US Bridges

Griffin Road over Spell Swamp

Good

Nassau County, Florida · 1.8M E of Mussel White RD · Structure no. 744314

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin Road over Spell Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying Griffin Road over Spell Swamp in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,429 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGriffin Road
CrossesSpell Swamp
Location1.8M E of Mussel White RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63597, -81.75947
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,429 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Griffin Road over Spell Swamp built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin Road over Spell Swamp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Griffin Road over Spell Swamp carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Griffin Road over Spell Swamp?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin Road over Spell Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.