US Bridges

Bulls Bay Highway over Branch of Cedar River

FairPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 0.9M S of Commonwealth Av · Structure no. 724283

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulls Bay Highway over Branch of Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying Bulls Bay Highway over Branch of Cedar River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBulls Bay Highway
CrossesBranch of Cedar River
Location0.9M S of Commonwealth Av
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.33284, -81.78989
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2024)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bulls Bay Highway over Branch of Cedar River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bulls Bay Highway over Branch of Cedar River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bulls Bay Highway over Branch of Cedar River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bulls Bay Highway over Branch of Cedar River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bulls Bay Highway over Branch of Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.