US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Florida Cracker Creek

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. N. of US-1 · Structure no. 780039

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Florida Cracker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Florida Cracker Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 5 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,450 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesFlorida Cracker Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of US-1
RouteInterstate 95
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.66444, -81.29111
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic70,000 (2022)
Projected traffic121,450 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Florida Cracker Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Florida Cracker 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 February 2024.

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

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.