US Bridges

SR-9B SB over Big Davis Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · 1.6 MI E of US-1 · Structure no. 720713

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
966 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
28,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9B SB over Big Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-9B SB over Big Davis Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,014 by 2044. The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-9B SB
CrossesBig Davis Creek
Location1.6 MI E of US-1
RouteState Highway 9B
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.15856, -81.50931
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length966 ft (294.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,250 (2022)
Projected traffic49,014 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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-9B SB over Big Davis Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-9B SB over Big Davis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-9B SB over Big Davis Creek carry?

About 28,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-9B SB over Big Davis Creek?

The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR-9B SB over Big Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.