US Bridges

J.P. Hall Blvd over Little Ruth Creek

Fair

Clay County, Florida · 0.8 Mile South of US 17 · Structure no. 714041

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.P. Hall Blvd over Little Ruth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying J.P. Hall Blvd over Little Ruth Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJ.P. Hall Blvd
CrossesLittle Ruth Creek
Location0.8 Mile South of US 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.93933, -81.67083
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2024)
Projected traffic869 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 J.P. Hall Blvd over Little Ruth Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.P. Hall Blvd over Little Ruth 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 J.P. Hall Blvd over Little Ruth Creek carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is J.P. Hall Blvd over Little Ruth Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns J.P. Hall Blvd over Little Ruth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.