US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Turnbull Creek

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 4.4 Mi. N. of SR-16 · Structure no. 780019

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Turnbull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Turnbull Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 59 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 96,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,428 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesTurnbull Creek
Location4.4 Mi. N. of SR-16
RouteInterstate 95
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.97001, -81.45209
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,500 (2022)
Projected traffic167,428 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 (SR-9) over Turnbull Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Turnbull 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Turnbull Creek carry?

About 96,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Turnbull Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Turnbull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.