US Bridges

I-95 SB over Catfish Canal

Fair

Dillon County, South Carolina · 4.0MI W of Latta · Structure no. 000000000004508

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over Catfish Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-95 SB over Catfish Canal in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20,950 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,663 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesCatfish Canal
Location4.0MI W of Latta
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDillon County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.35687, -79.51149
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,950 (2023)
Projected traffic36,663 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 SB over Catfish Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over Catfish Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over Catfish Canal carry?

About 20,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over Catfish Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over Catfish Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.