US Bridges

SR-21 over Clay Pit Creek

Good

Clay County, Florida · 4.7 Mi. S. of SR-16 · Structure no. 710039

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-21 over Clay Pit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-21 over Clay Pit Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,309 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR-21
CrossesClay Pit Creek
Location4.7 Mi. S. of SR-16
RouteState Highway 21
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.90982, -81.89738
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic9,400 (2023)
Projected traffic16,309 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-21 over Clay Pit Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-21 over Clay Pit 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-21 over Clay Pit Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-21 over Clay Pit Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-21 over Clay Pit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.