US Bridges

CR-304 over Sweet Water Creek

Fair

Flagler County, Florida · 3.4 Miles East of SR-11 · Structure no. 734012

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-304 over Sweet Water Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR-304 over Sweet Water Creek in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,342 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-304
CrossesSweet Water Creek
Location3.4 Miles East of SR-11
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyFlagler County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.37813, -81.27264
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic2,342 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-304 over Sweet Water Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-304 over Sweet Water 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR-304 over Sweet Water Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR-304 over Sweet Water Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-304 over Sweet Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.