US Bridges

CR-218 over S. Fork Black Creek

Good

Clay County, Florida · CR-218/S Fork Black Crk · Structure no. 714066

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-218 over S. Fork Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-218 over S. Fork Black 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,063 by 2046. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR-218
CrossesS. Fork Black Creek
LocationCR-218/S Fork Black Crk
RouteCounty Highway 218
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.06053, -81.87167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2024)
Projected traffic10,063 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S. Fork Black Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-218 over S. Fork Black 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR-218 over S. Fork Black Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-218 over S. Fork Black Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns CR-218 over S. Fork Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.