US Bridges

SR-21 over Trib. of Fishing Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. S. of 103rd St. · Structure no. 720133

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-21 over Trib. of Fishing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-21 over Trib. of Fishing Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,580 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-21
CrossesTrib. of Fishing Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. of 103rd St.
RouteState Highway 21
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24109, -81.74182
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic48,580 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-21 over Trib. of Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-21 over Trib. of Fishing 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-21 over Trib. of Fishing Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-21 over Trib. of Fishing Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR-21 over Trib. of Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.