US Bridges

SR-16 over Governors Creek

Fair

Clay County, Florida · 0.4 Mi. W. of CR-15A · Structure no. 710032

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-16 over Governors Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-16 over Governors Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,770 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-16
CrossesGovernors Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. of CR-15A
RouteState Highway 16
CountyClay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.98417, -81.70278
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic13,700 (2023)
Projected traffic23,770 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-16 over Governors Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR-16 over Governors 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 SR-16 over Governors Creek carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-16 over Governors Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-16 over Governors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.