Bowden Road over Pottsburg Creek
GoodDuval County, Florida · 1.1 MI East of I-95 · Structure no. 720501
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowden Road over Pottsburg Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bowden Road over Pottsburg Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2046. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowden Road over Pottsburg Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Bowden Road over Pottsburg Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Bowden Road over Pottsburg Creek carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Bowden Road over Pottsburg Creek?
The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Bowden Road over Pottsburg Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.