US Bridges

I-295 (SR-9A) over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.1 Mi.S.Of Sclrr Ovrpass · Structure no. 720374

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 (SR-9A) over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 (SR-9A) over Nine Mile Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,125 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 (SR-9A)
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location0.1 Mi.S.Of Sclrr Ovrpass
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40368, -81.75415
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 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2023)
Projected traffic130,125 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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-295 (SR-9A) over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 (SR-9A) over Nine Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 (SR-9A) over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 (SR-9A) over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-295 (SR-9A) over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.