US Bridges

SR-116 over Cowhead Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 1.16 Miles W. of Monument · Structure no. 720750

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-116 over Cowhead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-116 over Cowhead Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,640 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR-116
CrossesCowhead Creek
Location1.16 Miles W. of Monument
RouteState Highway 116
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35515, -81.52294
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic41,640 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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-116 over Cowhead Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-116 over Cowhead 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-116 over Cowhead Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-116 over Cowhead Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-116 over Cowhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.