US Bridges

I-95 SB over High Hill Creek

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 4MI N of Florence · Structure no. 000000000004781

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over High Hill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-95 SB over High Hill Creek in Florence 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 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 27,150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,734 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesHigh Hill Creek
Location4MI N of Florence
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates34.24748, -79.76648
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 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 SB over High Hill Creek built?

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

What condition is I-95 SB over High Hill 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 SB over High Hill Creek carry?

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

How long is I-95 SB over High Hill Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over High Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.