US Bridges

Kingsley Lake DR over North Fork Black Creek

Good

Clay County, Florida · 0.17 MI East of SR 16 · Structure no. 710023

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsley Lake DR over North Fork Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kingsley Lake DR over North Fork Black Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKingsley Lake DR
CrossesNorth Fork Black Creek
Location0.17 MI East of SR 16
RouteCounty Highway 16A
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.97378, -82.01494
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic434 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kingsley Lake DR over North Fork Black Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsley Lake DR over North Fork Black 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kingsley Lake DR over North Fork Black Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kingsley Lake DR over North Fork Black Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Kingsley Lake DR over North Fork Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.