US Bridges

Broward Road over Highlands Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 1 MI E of Lem Turner RD · Structure no. 724330

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broward Road over Highlands Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Broward Road over Highlands Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,013 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroward Road
CrossesHighlands Creek
Location1 MI E of Lem Turner RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42361, -81.67944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic13,013 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broward Road over Highlands Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broward Road over Highlands 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 Broward Road over Highlands Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Broward Road over Highlands Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Broward Road over Highlands Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.