US Bridges

Scott Mill Road over Tacito Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of Mandarin RD · Structure no. 724340

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Mill Road over Tacito Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Scott Mill Road over Tacito Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,533 by 2047. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Mill Road
CrossesTacito Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Mandarin RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.17014, -81.64083
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2025)
Projected traffic13,533 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Scott Mill Road over Tacito Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Mill Road over Tacito 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Scott Mill Road over Tacito Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scott Mill Road over Tacito Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Mill Road over Tacito Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.