US Bridges

Old Haw Creek Road over Black Branch Canal

GoodPosted for load

Flagler County, Florida · 0.7 MI South of SR-11 · Structure no. 734049

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Haw Creek Road over Black Branch Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Haw Creek Road over Black Branch Canal in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld Haw Creek Road
CrossesBlack Branch Canal
Location0.7 MI South of SR-11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.44738, -81.26301
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2022)
Projected traffic451 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Haw Creek Road over Black Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Haw Creek Road over Black Branch Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Haw Creek Road over Black Branch Canal carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Haw Creek Road over Black Branch Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Haw Creek Road over Black Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.