US Bridges

I-95 SB over Combahee Swamp

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · Hamp/Col CO LN · Structure no. 000000000005693

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over Combahee Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 SB over Combahee Swamp in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesCombahee Swamp
LocationHamp/Col CO LN
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates32.73536, -80.84506
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2023)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB over Combahee Swamp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over Combahee Swamp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over Combahee Swamp carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over Combahee Swamp?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over Combahee Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.