US Bridges

Loest Road over Longbranch Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Max Middleburg · Structure no. 724440

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loest Road over Longbranch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Loest Road over Longbranch Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLoest Road
CrossesLongbranch Creek
Location0.1MI S of Max Middleburg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19394, -82.01558
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2023)
Projected traffic453 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Loest Road over Longbranch Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loest Road over Longbranch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Loest Road over Longbranch Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Loest Road over Longbranch Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Loest Road over Longbranch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.