US Bridges

US-17 (SR-15) over Satsuma Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. S. of SR-207 · Structure no. 760005

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,972
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 (SR-15) over Satsuma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-17 (SR-15) over Satsuma Creek in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 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 19,972 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,651 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17 (SR-15)
CrossesSatsuma Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. of SR-207
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.64481, -81.59447
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,972 (2023)
Projected traffic34,651 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-17 (SR-15) over Satsuma Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US-17 (SR-15) over Satsuma 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-17 (SR-15) over Satsuma Creek carry?

About 19,972 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-17 (SR-15) over Satsuma Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US-17 (SR-15) over Satsuma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.