US Bridges

I-295 (SR-9A) over Little Cedar Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.15 Mi. W. of I-95 · Structure no. 720405

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 (SR-9A) over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 (SR-9A) over Little Cedar Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 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 67,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,113 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 (SR-9A)
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location0.15 Mi. W. of I-95
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.45964, -81.65334
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic67,500 (2023)
Projected traffic117,113 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-295 (SR-9A) over Little Cedar 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-295 (SR-9A) over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 67,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-295 (SR-9A) over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-295 (SR-9A) over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.