Middle Road over Spell Swamp
FairNassau County, Florida · 5.1 Miles North of US 1 · Structure no. 744308
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Road over Spell Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Middle Road over Spell Swamp in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Road over Spell Swamp built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Road over Spell Swamp 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 Middle Road over Spell Swamp carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Middle Road over Spell Swamp?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Middle Road over Spell Swamp?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.