US Bridges

I-95 NB over Black Creek

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · 6MI SE of Darlington · Structure no. 000000000004737

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
27,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-95 NB over Black Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,734 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesBlack Creek
Location6MI SE of Darlington
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates34.25332, -79.75814
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,150 (2023)
Projected traffic18,734 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 NB over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 NB over Black Creek carry?

About 27,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Black Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.