US Bridges

SR-15 over Bush Creek

Good

Clay County, Florida · 3.2 Mi. S. of SR-16 W. · Structure no. 710153

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-15 over Bush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-15 over Bush Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,606 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-15
CrossesBush Creek
Location3.2 Mi. S. of SR-16 W.
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyClay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.94903, -81.67797
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic19,606 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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-15 over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-15 over Bush 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-15 over Bush Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-15 over Bush Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-15 over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.