US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Lofton Creek

Fair

Nassau County, Florida · 0.5 Mi.S.Of CR-108 Ovrpss · Structure no. 740036

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Lofton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Lofton Creek in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 6 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 56,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,028 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesLofton Creek
Location0.5 Mi.S.Of CR-108 Ovrpss
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNassau County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.68417, -81.67278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,500 (2022)
Projected traffic98,028 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 (SR-9) over Lofton Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Lofton Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Lofton Creek carry?

About 56,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Lofton Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Lofton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.