US Bridges

Royal Palms Pkwy over Lehigh Spur Canal

Good

Flagler County, Florida · 250FT. N of Town Cent Blv · Structure no. 735506

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Palms Pkwy over Lehigh Spur Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Royal Palms Pkwy over Lehigh Spur Canal in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,360 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoyal Palms Pkwy
CrossesLehigh Spur Canal
Location250FT. N of Town Cent Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.49743, -81.19471
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic13,360 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Royal Palms Pkwy over Lehigh Spur Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Palms Pkwy over Lehigh Spur 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Palms Pkwy over Lehigh Spur Canal carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Royal Palms Pkwy over Lehigh Spur Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m).

Who owns Royal Palms Pkwy over Lehigh Spur Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.