US Bridges

Plymouth Street over Big Fishweir Creek

PoorPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. W of US-17 · Structure no. 724428

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymouth Street over Big Fishweir Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plymouth Street over Big Fishweir Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,887 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPlymouth Street
CrossesBig Fishweir Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W of US-17
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30313, -81.72504
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2024)
Projected traffic13,887 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Plymouth Street over Big Fishweir Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plymouth Street over Big Fishweir Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Plymouth Street over Big Fishweir Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plymouth Street over Big Fishweir Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Plymouth Street over Big Fishweir Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.