US Bridges

Grove Park Blvd over Bryants Creek

FairPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 0.3 MI N of Beach Blvd · Structure no. 724252

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
195 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Park Blvd over Bryants Creek is a concrete slab carrying Grove Park Blvd over Bryants Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2047. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGrove Park Blvd
CrossesBryants Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Beach Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29167, -81.57
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2025)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$804,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove Park Blvd over Bryants Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Park Blvd over Bryants 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 Grove Park Blvd over Bryants Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grove Park Blvd over Bryants Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Park Blvd over Bryants Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.