US Bridges

US-1 (SR-15) over Katie Creek

Fair

Nassau County, Florida · 1.8 Mi. N. of SR-200 · Structure no. 740056

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-15) over Katie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-1 (SR-15) over Katie Creek in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 71 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,107 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-1 (SR-15)
CrossesKatie Creek
Location1.8 Mi. N. of SR-200
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.58702, -81.83056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic16,200 (2023)
Projected traffic28,107 by 2025
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 (SR-15) over Katie Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US-1 (SR-15) over Katie 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 (SR-15) over Katie Creek carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-1 (SR-15) over Katie Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US-1 (SR-15) over Katie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.