US Bridges

I-95 NB over Tullifinny River

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 1MI N of Coosawhatchie · Structure no. 000000000006515

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Tullifinny River is a concrete slab carrying I-95 NB over Tullifinny River in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,450 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesTullifinny River
Location1MI N of Coosawhatchie
RouteInterstate 95
CountyJasper County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.59999, -80.90246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2023)
Projected traffic51,450 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 Tullifinny River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB over Tullifinny 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 NB over Tullifinny River carry?

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Tullifinny River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over Tullifinny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.