US Bridges

US-1 (SR-5) over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. N. of I-295 · Structure no. 720920

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-5) over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-1 (SR-5) over Sweetwater Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 91 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,653 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-1 (SR-5)
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. of I-295
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.16794, -81.54121
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic31,500 (2023)
Projected traffic54,653 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 (SR-5) over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US-1 (SR-5) over Sweetwater 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 (SR-5) over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-1 (SR-5) over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-1 (SR-5) over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.