US Bridges

Lonestar Road over Ginhouse Creek

PoorPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 0.5MI W of ST Johns Bluff · Structure no. 724219

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,081
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lonestar Road over Ginhouse Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lonestar Road over Ginhouse Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,081 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,491 by 2047. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLonestar Road
CrossesGinhouse Creek
Location0.5MI W of ST Johns Bluff
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.33833, -81.53111
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,081 (2025)
Projected traffic17,491 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lonestar Road over Ginhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lonestar Road over Ginhouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Lonestar Road over Ginhouse Creek carry?

About 10,081 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lonestar Road over Ginhouse Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lonestar Road over Ginhouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.