US Bridges

Old Kings Road over Bulow Canal

Fair

Flagler County, Florida · 1.8 Miles South of SR-100 · Structure no. 734028

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kings Road over Bulow Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Old Kings Road over Bulow Canal in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Kings Road
CrossesBulow Canal
Location1.8 Miles South of SR-100
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyFlagler County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.45191, -81.16534
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic6,246 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 Old Kings Road over Bulow Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Old Kings Road over Bulow Canal 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 Old Kings Road over Bulow Canal carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old Kings Road over Bulow Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Old Kings Road over Bulow Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.