US Bridges

Garden Street over Trout Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 1.35 MI West of Jones RD · Structure no. 724357

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Street over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Garden Street over Trout Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGarden Street
CrossesTrout Creek
Location1.35 MI West of Jones RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40733, -81.84244
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden Street over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Street over Trout 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 Garden Street over Trout Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Garden Street over Trout Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Garden Street over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.