US Bridges

SR-228 (normandy) over Yellow Water Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.45 Mi.W.Of Cecil Field · Structure no. 720415

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-228 (normandy) over Yellow Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-228 (normandy) over Yellow Water Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 83 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,454 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-228 (normandy)
CrossesYellow Water Creek
Location0.45 Mi.W.Of Cecil Field
RouteState Highway 228
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.2438, -81.89589
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2022)
Projected traffic28,454 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-228 (normandy) over Yellow Water Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR-228 (normandy) over Yellow Water 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-228 (normandy) over Yellow Water Creek carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-228 (normandy) over Yellow Water Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-228 (normandy) over Yellow Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.