US Bridges

SR-211 over Azalea Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-211 over Azalea Creek · Structure no. 720007

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-211 over Azalea Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-211 over Azalea Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,533 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-211
CrossesAzalea Creek
LocationSR-211 over Azalea Creek
RouteState Highway 211
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29262, -81.70857
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic13,533 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-211 over Azalea Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-211 over Azalea 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-211 over Azalea Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-211 over Azalea Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR-211 over Azalea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.