I-95 SB over Cow Tail Creek
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 2.8 MI SW ST George · Structure no. 000000000006277
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-95 SB over Cow Tail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 SB over Cow Tail Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 25,050 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,838 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-95 SB over Cow Tail Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-95 SB over Cow Tail 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-95 SB over Cow Tail Creek carry?
About 25,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-95 SB over Cow Tail Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns I-95 SB over Cow Tail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.