US Bridges

Zidell RD over Creek

Fair

Nassau County, Florida · 0.31 MI N/O US-301 · Structure no. 744322

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zidell RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Zidell RD over Creek in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesZidell RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.31 MI N/O US-301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.58806, -81.83472
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 19 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Zidell RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zidell RD over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Zidell RD over Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zidell RD over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Zidell RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.