US Bridges

Monument Road over Jones Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.15 Mile East of I-295 · Structure no. 724351

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monument Road over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monument Road over Jones Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 55 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,713 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMonument Road
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.15 Mile East of I-295
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.34194, -81.53917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2024)
Projected traffic47,713 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Monument Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Monument Road over Jones 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Monument Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Monument Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Monument Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.