US Bridges

Bulls Bay Highway over Trib Six Mile Creek

GoodPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 1.1M N of Commonwealthave · Structure no. 724066

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulls Bay Highway over Trib Six Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bulls Bay Highway over Trib Six Mile Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 74 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBulls Bay Highway
CrossesTrib Six Mile Creek
Location1.1M N of Commonwealthave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.36145, -81.7899
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bulls Bay Highway over Trib Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Bulls Bay Highway over Trib Six Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Bulls Bay Highway over Trib Six Mile Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bulls Bay Highway over Trib Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bulls Bay Highway over Trib Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.