US Bridges

SR-228A WB over Little Pottsburg Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · SR-228A/ Little Pottsburg · Structure no. 720109

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-228A WB over Little Pottsburg Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-228A WB over Little Pottsburg Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,054 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-228A WB
CrossesLittle Pottsburg Creek
LocationSR-228A/ Little Pottsburg
RouteState Highway 228A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30139, -81.61244
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,054 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-228A WB over Little Pottsburg Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-228A WB over Little Pottsburg 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-228A WB over Little Pottsburg Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-228A WB over Little Pottsburg Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR-228A WB over Little Pottsburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.