US Bridges

Saunders Road over Branch of Greens Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Florida · 0.25 MI North of CR315 · Structure no. 714044

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saunders Road over Branch of Greens Creek is a steel culvert carrying Saunders Road over Branch of Greens Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesSaunders Road
CrossesBranch of Greens Creek
Location0.25 MI North of CR315
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.91797, -81.7805
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2024)
Projected traffic134 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Saunders Road over Branch of Greens Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saunders Road over Branch of Greens 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 Saunders Road over Branch of Greens Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Saunders Road over Branch of Greens Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Saunders Road over Branch of Greens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.