US Bridges

Art Museum Drive over Little Pottsburg Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.6 MI South of SR 10 · Structure no. 724275

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Art Museum Drive over Little Pottsburg Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Art Museum Drive over Little Pottsburg Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesArt Museum Drive
CrossesLittle Pottsburg Creek
Location0.6 MI South of SR 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30056, -81.61333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Art Museum Drive over Little Pottsburg Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Art Museum Drive over Little Pottsburg 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Art Museum Drive over Little Pottsburg Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Art Museum Drive over Little Pottsburg Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Art Museum Drive over Little Pottsburg Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.