US Bridges

SR-228 over Willis Branch

Good

Duval County, Florida · SR-228 / Willis Branch · Structure no. 720048

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-228 over Willis Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-228 over Willis Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,653 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-228
CrossesWillis Branch
LocationSR-228 / Willis Branch
RouteState Highway 228
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.2974, -81.77141
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2023)
Projected traffic54,653 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-228 over Willis Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-228 over Willis Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR-228 over Willis Branch carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-228 over Willis Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR-228 over Willis Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.