US Bridges

Stuart Avenue over Tributary Ribault River

Good

Duval County, Florida · 500 Ft East of Lane Ave · Structure no. 724315

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,251
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuart Avenue over Tributary Ribault River is a concrete culvert carrying Stuart Avenue over Tributary Ribault River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2047. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStuart Avenue
CrossesTributary Ribault River
Location500 Ft East of Lane Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31769, -81.75038
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,251 (2025)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2047
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stuart Avenue over Tributary Ribault River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Stuart Avenue over Tributary Ribault River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Stuart Avenue over Tributary Ribault River carry?

About 1,251 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stuart Avenue over Tributary Ribault River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Stuart Avenue over Tributary Ribault River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.