US Bridges

US-1 (SR-15) over Alligator Creek

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Nassau County, Florida · Callahan N. City Limits · Structure no. 740103

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
166 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-15) over Alligator Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-1 (SR-15) over Alligator Creek in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,372 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS-1 (SR-15)
CrossesAlligator Creek
LocationCallahan N. City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.56641, -81.83338
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2022)
Projected traffic26,372 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 (SR-15) over Alligator Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.