US Bridges

I-95 over Trib to Combahee Riv

Fair

Hampton County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI N of Yemassee · Structure no. 000000000005552

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Trib to Combahee Riv is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Trib to Combahee Riv 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesTrib to Combahee Riv
Location2.5 MI N of Yemassee
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates32.71979, -80.85858
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2023)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2043
Trucks22%
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 over Trib to Combahee Riv built?

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

What condition is I-95 over Trib to Combahee Riv 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 Trib to Combahee Riv carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Trib to Combahee Riv?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Trib to Combahee Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.