US Bridges

Alta Drive over Terrapin Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 1.3 MI NW of New Berlin · Structure no. 720500

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alta Drive over Terrapin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Alta Drive over Terrapin Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlta Drive
CrossesTerrapin Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of New Berlin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42833, -81.58028
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alta Drive over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alta Drive over Terrapin 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 Alta Drive over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alta Drive over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Alta Drive over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.