US Bridges

Bessent Road over Trib. to Trout River

FairPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 0.2 MI West of SR 115 · Structure no. 724116

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bessent Road over Trib. to Trout River is a concrete slab carrying Bessent Road over Trib. to Trout River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBessent Road
CrossesTrib. to Trout River
Location0.2 MI West of SR 115
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42417, -81.69833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 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 width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2024)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bessent Road over Trib. to Trout River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bessent Road over Trib. to Trout River 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 Bessent Road over Trib. to Trout River carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bessent Road over Trib. to Trout River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bessent Road over Trib. to Trout River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.