US Bridges

Cedar Pt Road over Clapboard Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 1 MI E of New Berlin RD · Structure no. 724129

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,015
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Pt Road over Clapboard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cedar Pt Road over Clapboard Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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.

It carries about 2,015 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,496 by 2047. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Pt Road
CrossesClapboard Creek
Location1 MI E of New Berlin RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.46386, -81.54636
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,015 (2025)
Projected traffic3,496 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Pt Road over Clapboard Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Cedar Pt Road over Clapboard 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cedar Pt Road over Clapboard Creek carry?

About 2,015 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Pt Road over Clapboard Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Pt Road over Clapboard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.