US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Big Davis Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.1 Mi.N.Of Old St. Aug. · Structure no. 720210

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100,362
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Big Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Big Davis Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 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 100,362 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 174,128 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesBig Davis Creek
Location0.1 Mi.N.Of Old St. Aug.
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.14333, -81.54222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,362 (2022)
Projected traffic174,128 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 (SR-9) over Big Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Big Davis 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Big Davis Creek carry?

About 100,362 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Big Davis Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Big Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.