US Bridges

Royal Palm Pkwy over Rippling Waterway

Fair

Flagler County, Florida · 1.1 MI W/O Belle Terre P · Structure no. 735516

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Palm Pkwy over Rippling Waterway is a steel culvert carrying Royal Palm Pkwy over Rippling Waterway in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,931 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Palm Pkwy
CrossesRippling Waterway
Location1.1 MI W/O Belle Terre P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFlagler County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.49739, -81.23985
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,931 by 2043
Trucks8%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Palm Pkwy over Rippling Waterway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Palm Pkwy over Rippling Waterway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Royal Palm Pkwy over Rippling Waterway carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Royal Palm Pkwy over Rippling Waterway?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Royal Palm Pkwy over Rippling Waterway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.