US Bridges

I-95 over Pocotaligo River

Fair

Hampton County, South Carolina · 3 MI N of Jasper CO LN · Structure no. 000000000005544

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Pocotaligo River is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Pocotaligo River in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,750 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 199 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesPocotaligo River
Location3 MI N of Jasper CO LN
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates32.66337, -80.88441
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width199 ft (60.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2023)
Projected traffic92,750 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Pocotaligo River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 over Pocotaligo River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Pocotaligo River carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Pocotaligo River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Pocotaligo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.