US Bridges

Hammond Blvd over Jumping Gulley Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.5 MI North of SR 228 · Structure no. 724328

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,081
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammond Blvd over Jumping Gulley Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hammond Blvd over Jumping Gulley Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 10,081 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,491 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHammond Blvd
CrossesJumping Gulley Branch
Location0.5 MI North of SR 228
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29511, -81.79812
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,081 (2024)
Projected traffic17,491 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammond Blvd over Jumping Gulley Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Hammond Blvd over Jumping Gulley Branch 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 Hammond Blvd over Jumping Gulley Branch carry?

About 10,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hammond Blvd over Jumping Gulley Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hammond Blvd over Jumping Gulley Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.