US Bridges

Loretto Road over Oldfield Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · .5MI W of ST Augustine RD · Structure no. 724316

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loretto Road over Oldfield Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Loretto Road over Oldfield Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 68 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,290 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLoretto Road
CrossesOldfield Creek
Location.5MI W of ST Augustine RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.15944, -81.60611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2024)
Projected traffic24,290 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loretto Road over Oldfield Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Loretto Road over Oldfield 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Loretto Road over Oldfield Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Loretto Road over Oldfield Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Loretto Road over Oldfield Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.