US Bridges

US-1 SB (SR-15) over Little Mills Creek

Good

Nassau County, Florida · 0.8 Mile N. of US-301 · Structure no. 740108

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 SB (SR-15) over Little Mills Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-1 SB (SR-15) over Little Mills Creek in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,054 by 2045. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-1 SB (SR-15)
CrossesLittle Mills Creek
Location0.8 Mile N. of US-301
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.5777, -81.83363
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,054 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB (SR-15) over Little Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 SB (SR-15) over Little Mills 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 SB (SR-15) over Little Mills Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-1 SB (SR-15) over Little Mills Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 SB (SR-15) over Little Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.