US Bridges

US-1 NB (SR-5) over Moses Creek

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 8.1 Mi.S.Of St. Augustine · Structure no. 780105

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 NB (SR-5) over Moses Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 NB (SR-5) over Moses Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,856 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-1 NB (SR-5)
CrossesMoses Creek
Location8.1 Mi.S.Of St. Augustine
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.77472, -81.31583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2022)
Projected traffic23,856 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-1 NB (SR-5) over Moses Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 NB (SR-5) over Moses Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-1 NB (SR-5) over Moses Creek carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-1 NB (SR-5) over Moses Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 NB (SR-5) over Moses Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.