US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Tire Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. N. of US-1 · Structure no. 720217

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Tire Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Tire 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 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 124,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215,140 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesTire Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of US-1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.18942, -81.55729
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,000 (2022)
Projected traffic215,140 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tire Creek built?

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

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Tire 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 March 2024.

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

About 124,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.