US Bridges

US-1 NB (SR-15) over Branch of Mills Creek

Good

Nassau County, Florida · 5.5 Mi. N. of Callahan · Structure no. 740028

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 NB (SR-15) over Branch of Mills Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-1 NB (SR-15) over Branch of Mills Creek in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 69 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,620 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-1 NB (SR-15)
CrossesBranch of Mills Creek
Location5.5 Mi. N. of Callahan
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63923, -81.86292
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (2022)
Projected traffic13,620 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-1 NB (SR-15) over Branch of Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US-1 NB (SR-15) over Branch of Mills Creek 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 US-1 NB (SR-15) over Branch of Mills Creek carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-1 NB (SR-15) over Branch of Mills Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 NB (SR-15) over Branch of Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.