US Bridges

Belfort Road over Big Pottsburg Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.5 MI North of SR 202 · Structure no. 720499

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belfort Road over Big Pottsburg Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Belfort Road over Big Pottsburg Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,750 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBelfort Road
CrossesBig Pottsburg Creek
Location0.5 MI North of SR 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25763, -81.5815
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic18,750 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belfort Road over Big Pottsburg Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belfort Road over Big Pottsburg 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Belfort Road over Big Pottsburg Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Belfort Road over Big Pottsburg Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Belfort Road over Big Pottsburg Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.