US Bridges

US-1 SB over Pellicer Creek

Fair

Flagler County, Florida · US-1 SB - Pellicer Creek · Structure no. 730008

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 SB over Pellicer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-1 SB over Pellicer Creek in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 98 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,497 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-1 SB
CrossesPellicer Creek
LocationUS-1 SB - Pellicer Creek
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.65135, -81.28687
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2022)
Projected traffic10,497 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-1 SB over Pellicer Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is US-1 SB over Pellicer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US-1 SB over Pellicer Creek carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-1 SB over Pellicer Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 SB over Pellicer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.