US Bridges

Tar Kiln Road over Oldfield Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · .45 Mi. E of Hooplanding · Structure no. 724435

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tar Kiln Road over Oldfield Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tar Kiln Road over Oldfield Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTar Kiln Road
CrossesOldfield Creek
Location.45 Mi. E of Hooplanding
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.14655, -81.60318
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tar Kiln Road over Oldfield Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tar Kiln Road over Oldfield Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Tar Kiln Road over Oldfield Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tar Kiln Road over Oldfield Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tar Kiln Road over Oldfield Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.