US Bridges

Belle Terre Parkwy over Royal Palms Waterway

Good

Flagler County, Florida · 1.5 MI North of SR-100 · Structure no. 734076

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belle Terre Parkwy over Royal Palms Waterway is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Belle Terre Parkwy over Royal Palms Waterway in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,303 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBelle Terre Parkwy
CrossesRoyal Palms Waterway
Location1.5 MI North of SR-100
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.49723, -81.21976
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,303 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Belle Terre Parkwy over Royal Palms Waterway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belle Terre Parkwy 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 Belle Terre Parkwy over Royal Palms Waterway carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Belle Terre Parkwy over Royal Palms Waterway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Belle Terre Parkwy over Royal Palms Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.