US Bridges

SR-13 over Christopher Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-13 / Christopher Creek · Structure no. 720028

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-13 over Christopher Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-13 over Christopher Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-13
CrossesChristopher Creek
LocationSR-13 / Christopher Creek
RouteState Highway 13
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25357, -81.64048
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,700 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-13 over Christopher Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-13 over Christopher 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-13 over Christopher Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR-13 over Christopher Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR-13 over Christopher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.