US Bridges

I-95 NB over Jefferies Creek

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 2.5MI W of Florence · Structure no. 000000000004768

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Jefferies Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 NB over Jefferies Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,938 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesJefferies Creek
Location2.5MI W of Florence
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFlorence County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.18731, -79.85313
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2023)
Projected traffic12,938 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 Jefferies Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB over Jefferies 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 April 2024.

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

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Jefferies Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over Jefferies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.