US Bridges

Freedom Xing Trail over Julington Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.4 MI East of US 1 · Structure no. 724363

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
1,501
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freedom Xing Trail over Julington Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Freedom Xing Trail over Julington 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 1,501 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,604 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFreedom Xing Trail
CrossesJulington Creek
Location0.4 MI East of US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.21258, -81.57584
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,501 (2024)
Projected traffic2,604 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Freedom Xing Trail over Julington Creek built?

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

What condition is Freedom Xing Trail over Julington 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Freedom Xing Trail over Julington Creek carry?

About 1,501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Freedom Xing Trail over Julington Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Freedom Xing Trail over Julington Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.