I-95 over Tawcaw Creek
FairClarendon County, South Carolina · 2MI NE of Summerton · Structure no. 000000000004981
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-95 over Tawcaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Tawcaw Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 35,400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,950 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-95 over Tawcaw Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-95 over Tawcaw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I-95 over Tawcaw Creek carry?
About 35,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-95 over Tawcaw Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.
Who owns I-95 over Tawcaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.