US Bridges

SR-10 over Little Pottsburg Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-10/LTL. Pottsburg Crk. · Structure no. 720941

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-10 over Little Pottsburg Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-10 over Little Pottsburg Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 99 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,785 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-10
CrossesLittle Pottsburg Creek
LocationSR-10/LTL. Pottsburg Crk.
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31091, -81.60897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2022)
Projected traffic53,785 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-10 over Little Pottsburg Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SR-10 over Little Pottsburg 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-10 over Little Pottsburg Creek carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-10 over Little Pottsburg Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR-10 over Little Pottsburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.