US Bridges

Confederate Pt RD over Butcher Pin Creek

FairPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 0.2 MI E of Blanding Blvd · Structure no. 724088

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,641
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Confederate Pt RD over Butcher Pin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Confederate Pt RD over Butcher Pin Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 9,641 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,727 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesConfederate Pt RD
CrossesButcher Pin Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Blanding Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.26472, -81.73444
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,641 (2024)
Projected traffic16,727 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Confederate Pt RD over Butcher Pin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Confederate Pt RD over Butcher Pin 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Confederate Pt RD over Butcher Pin Creek carry?

About 9,641 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Confederate Pt RD over Butcher Pin Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Confederate Pt RD over Butcher Pin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.