US Bridges

Old Kings Road over Royal Palms Waterway

Good

Flagler County, Florida · 1.6 MI North of SR-100 · Structure no. 734073

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kings Road over Royal Palms Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Kings Road over Royal Palms Waterway in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,972 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Kings Road
CrossesRoyal Palms Waterway
Location1.6 MI North of SR-100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFlagler County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.49761, -81.18984
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic11,972 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Kings Road over Royal Palms Waterway built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Kings Road over Royal Palms Waterway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Kings Road over Royal Palms Waterway carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Kings Road over Royal Palms Waterway?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kings Road over Royal Palms Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.