US Bridges

CR121A (middle Rd) over Little St. Marys River

Fair

Nassau County, Florida · 0.6 MI North of CR 108 · Structure no. 740042

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR121A (middle Rd) over Little St. Marys River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR121A (middle Rd) over Little St. Marys River in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR121A (middle Rd)
CrossesLittle St. Marys River
Location0.6 MI North of CR 108
RouteCounty Highway 121A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.70333, -81.81167
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR121A (middle Rd) over Little St. Marys River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR121A (middle Rd) over Little St. Marys River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR121A (middle Rd) over Little St. Marys River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR121A (middle Rd) over Little St. Marys River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR121A (middle Rd) over Little St. Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.