US Bridges

US-ALT-1(SR228 Eb) over Little Pottsburg Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-228EB/L. Pottsburg Crk · Structure no. 720281

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-ALT-1(SR228 Eb) over Little Pottsburg Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-ALT-1(SR228 Eb) 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 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,386 by 2045. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-ALT-1(SR228 Eb)
CrossesLittle Pottsburg Creek
LocationSR-228EB/L. Pottsburg Crk
RouteU.S. Route 0A1
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30171, -81.611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2023)
Projected traffic20,386 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-ALT-1(SR228 Eb) over Little Pottsburg Creek built?

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

What condition is US-ALT-1(SR228 Eb) over Little Pottsburg 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US-ALT-1(SR228 Eb) over Little Pottsburg Creek carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-ALT-1(SR228 Eb) over Little Pottsburg Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-ALT-1(SR228 Eb) over Little Pottsburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.