US Bridges

Kings Road over Hopkins Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.4 MI South of Forest Av · Structure no. 726602

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Road over Hopkins Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kings Road over Hopkins Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Road
CrossesHopkins Creek
Location0.4 MI South of Forest Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30925, -81.41686
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic262 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Kings Road over Hopkins Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Road over Hopkins 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kings Road over Hopkins Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kings Road over Hopkins Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Road over Hopkins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.