US Bridges

Service Road over Walker Creek

Good

Bradford County, Florida · 2 Mi. E. of Starke · Structure no. 280042

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Road over Walker Creek is a concrete slab carrying Service Road over Walker Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesService Road
CrossesWalker Creek
Location2 Mi. E. of Starke
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.93846, -82.07833
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service Road over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Road over Walker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Service Road over Walker Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Service Road over Walker Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Service Road over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.