US Bridges

SR-202 over Buckhead Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. E. of I-295 · Structure no. 720448

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
161,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-202 over Buckhead Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-202 over Buckhead Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 47 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 161,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 279,335 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-202
CrossesBuckhead Branch
Location0.6 Mi. E. of I-295
RouteState Highway 202
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25364, -81.50714
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.5 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161,000 (2022)
Projected traffic279,335 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-202 over Buckhead Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR-202 over Buckhead Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-202 over Buckhead Branch carry?

About 161,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-202 over Buckhead Branch?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns SR-202 over Buckhead Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.