US Bridges

US-17 (SR-15) over Clarkes Creek

Fair

Clay County, Florida · 8.5 Mi. S. of SR-16 · Structure no. 710002

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 (SR-15) over Clarkes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-17 (SR-15) over Clarkes Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17 (SR-15)
CrossesClarkes Creek
Location8.5 Mi. S. of SR-16
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyClay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.87835, -81.66434
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2045
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-17 (SR-15) over Clarkes Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US-17 (SR-15) over Clarkes Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-17 (SR-15) over Clarkes Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-17 (SR-15) over Clarkes Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-17 (SR-15) over Clarkes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.