US Bridges

Duval Road over Little Cedar Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 1 MI N of Biscayne Blvd. · Structure no. 724290

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duval Road over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Duval Road over Little Cedar Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,798 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDuval Road
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location1 MI N of Biscayne Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.46836, -81.65611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic11,798 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Duval Road over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duval Road over Little Cedar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Duval Road over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Duval Road over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Duval Road over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.