I-95 over Hope Swamp
PoorSumter County, South Carolina · 9 MI SE of Mayesville · Structure no. 000000000005163
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-95 over Hope Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Hope Swamp in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 33,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,100 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-95 over Hope Swamp built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-95 over Hope Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I-95 over Hope Swamp carry?
About 33,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-95 over Hope Swamp?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.
Who owns I-95 over Hope Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.