US Bridges

Old Plank Road over Mcgirts Creek

FairPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 0.8MI West of Chaffee RD · Structure no. 724050

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Plank Road over Mcgirts Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Plank Road over Mcgirts Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Plank Road
CrossesMcgirts Creek
Location0.8MI West of Chaffee RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.33043, -81.86147
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Plank Road over Mcgirts Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Plank Road over Mcgirts 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 Old Plank Road over Mcgirts Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Plank Road over Mcgirts Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Plank Road over Mcgirts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.