US Bridges

CR 218 over N Fork Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Florida · 4.5 MI East of US 301 · Structure no. 710048

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 218 over N Fork Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 218 over N Fork Black Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,423 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 218
CrossesN Fork Black Creek
Location4.5 MI East of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 218
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.11361, -81.98361
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2024)
Projected traffic23,423 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 218 over N Fork Black Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 218 over N Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 218 over N Fork Black Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 218 over N Fork Black Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 218 over N Fork Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.