US Bridges

SR-126 (emerson) over Pottsburg Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.2 Mi. S. of Beach Blvd. · Structure no. 720358

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-126 (emerson) over Pottsburg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-126 (emerson) over 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,918 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-126 (emerson)
CrossesPottsburg Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of Beach Blvd.
RouteState Highway 126
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29238, -81.61639
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2023)
Projected traffic52,918 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-126 (emerson) over Pottsburg Creek built?

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

What condition is SR-126 (emerson) over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-126 (emerson) over Pottsburg Creek carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-126 (emerson) over Pottsburg Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR-126 (emerson) over Pottsburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.