US Bridges

US-1 (SR-5) over Moultrie Creek

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 4 Mi. S. of SR-207 · Structure no. 780106

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-5) over Moultrie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-1 (SR-5) over Moultrie 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,592 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-1 (SR-5)
CrossesMoultrie Creek
Location4 Mi. S. of SR-207
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.82177, -81.32252
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2022)
Projected traffic61,592 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 (SR-5) over Moultrie Creek built?

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

What condition is US-1 (SR-5) over Moultrie 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 September 2023.

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

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.