US Bridges

Pecan Park Road over Witherspoon Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 1.4 MI West of I-95 · Structure no. 724346

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan Park Road over Witherspoon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pecan Park Road over Witherspoon Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,706 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPecan Park Road
CrossesWitherspoon Branch
Location1.4 MI West of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51983, -81.658
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2024)
Projected traffic13,706 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Pecan Park Road over Witherspoon Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecan Park Road over Witherspoon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pecan Park Road over Witherspoon Branch carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pecan Park Road over Witherspoon Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Pecan Park Road over Witherspoon Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.