US Bridges

Stratton Road over Cushing Creek

FairPosted for load

Nassau County, Florida · 0.2 MI East of SR 200 · Structure no. 744010

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stratton Road over Cushing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stratton Road over Cushing Creek in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStratton Road
CrossesCushing Creek
Location0.2 MI East of SR 200
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.56844, -81.82111
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stratton Road over Cushing Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Stratton Road over Cushing 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 Stratton Road over Cushing Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stratton Road over Cushing Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Stratton Road over Cushing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.