US Bridges

CR 209 over Bayard Creek

Fair

Clay County, Florida · 4.1 MI South of US 17 · Structure no. 710030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 209 over Bayard Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 209 over Bayard Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 209
CrossesBayard Creek
Location4.1 MI South of US 17
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyClay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.90789, -81.64361
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic619 (2024)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 209 over Bayard Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 209 over Bayard 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 CR 209 over Bayard Creek carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 209 over Bayard Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 209 over Bayard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.