US Bridges

CR 115 over Mills Creek

Fair

Nassau County, Florida · 2.7MI S of Henry Smith RD · Structure no. 740095

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 115 over Mills Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 115 over Mills Creek in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 94 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,155 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 115
CrossesMills Creek
Location2.7MI S of Henry Smith RD
RouteCounty Highway 115
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63267, -81.89736
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2024)
Projected traffic8,155 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 115 over Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is CR 115 over Mills 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 CR 115 over Mills Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 115 over Mills Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 115 over Mills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.