US Bridges

Lone Star Road over Red Bay Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · .5 MI E of N Arlington RD · Structure no. 724342

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Star Road over Red Bay Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lone Star Road over Red Bay Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,748 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLone Star Road
CrossesRed Bay Branch
Location.5 MI E of N Arlington RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.335, -81.58083
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2024)
Projected traffic14,748 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lone Star Road over Red Bay Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Lone Star Road over Red Bay 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lone Star Road over Red Bay Branch carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lone Star Road over Red Bay Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Star Road over Red Bay Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.