US Bridges

Duval Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 1.6 MI N of Dunn Avenue · Structure no. 724317

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duval Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Duval Road over Cedar Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 70 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDuval Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Dunn Avenue
RouteState Highway 243
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.45861, -81.68
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2023)
Projected traffic42,508 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Duval Road over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Duval Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Duval Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Duval Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.