US Bridges

Yellow Bluff Road over Granddaddy Branch

FairPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 1.8MISOUTHEAST of Main ST · Structure no. 724118

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Bluff Road over Granddaddy Branch is a concrete slab carrying Yellow Bluff Road over Granddaddy Branch 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,154 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesYellow Bluff Road
CrossesGranddaddy Branch
Location1.8MISOUTHEAST of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53167, -81.59667
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2024)
Projected traffic8,154 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Yellow Bluff Road over Granddaddy Branch built?

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

What condition is Yellow Bluff Road over Granddaddy Branch 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 Yellow Bluff Road over Granddaddy Branch carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Yellow Bluff Road over Granddaddy Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Yellow Bluff Road over Granddaddy Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.