US Bridges

Fouraker RD over Wills Branch

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.3 MI N of SR-228 · Structure no. 724415

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fouraker RD over Wills Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fouraker RD over Wills Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFouraker RD
CrossesWills Branch
Location0.3 MI N of SR-228
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29639, -81.78167
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Fouraker RD over Wills Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fouraker RD over Wills Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Fouraker RD over Wills Branch carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fouraker RD over Wills Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Fouraker RD over Wills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.