US Bridges

5th Street over Six Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 0.34 MI W of Edgewood Ave · Structure no. 724039

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,701
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over Six Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying 5th Street over Six Mile Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,701 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,626 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries5th Street
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location0.34 MI W of Edgewood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.34361, -81.73667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,701 (2024)
Projected traffic11,626 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Street over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street over Six Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 5th Street over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 6,701 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.