US Bridges

US-1 (SR-15) over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.2 Mi. S. of I-295 · Structure no. 720446

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-15) over Nine Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 (SR-15) over Nine Mile Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,038 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS-1 (SR-15)
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of I-295
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40958, -81.74602
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2023)
Projected traffic39,038 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 US-1 (SR-15) over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 (SR-15) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 (SR-15) over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-1 (SR-15) over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 (SR-15) over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.