US Bridges

Cahoon Road over Wills Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 1.2 MI N of Normandy Blvd · Structure no. 724276

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cahoon Road over Wills Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cahoon Road over Wills Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,953 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCahoon Road
CrossesWills Branch
Location1.2 MI N of Normandy Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30917, -81.78333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2024)
Projected traffic19,953 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cahoon Road over Wills Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cahoon Road over Wills 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cahoon Road over Wills Branch carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cahoon Road over Wills Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cahoon Road over Wills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.