SR-A1A over Sherman Creek
PoorDuval County, Florida · SR-A1A over Sherman Creek · Structure no. 720077
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-A1A over Sherman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-A1A over Sherman Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,022 by 2045. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-A1A over Sherman Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-A1A over Sherman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR-A1A over Sherman Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR-A1A over Sherman Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR-A1A over Sherman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.