US Bridges

SR-16 over S. Fork of Black Creek

Fair

Clay County, Florida · 2.7 Mi. E. of SR-21 · Structure no. 710022

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
325 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-16 over S. Fork of Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-16 over S. Fork of Black Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,186 by 2044. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-16
CrossesS. Fork of Black Creek
Location2.7 Mi. E. of SR-21
RouteState Highway 16
CountyClay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.97961, -81.85229
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic13,186 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$202,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-16 over S. Fork of Black Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-16 over S. Fork of Black 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-16 over S. Fork of Black Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-16 over S. Fork of Black Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR-16 over S. Fork of Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.