US Bridges

CR 121 over Deep Creek

Poor

Nassau County, Florida · 0.9 MI North of CR 108 · Structure no. 740050

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 121 over Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 121 over Deep Creek in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesCR 121
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.9 MI North of CR 108
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.59985, -81.99853
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,338 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 121 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 121 over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 121 over Deep Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 121 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 121 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.