US Bridges

SR-207 over Cracker Branch

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · In Hastings · Structure no. 780110

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-207 over Cracker Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-207 over Cracker Branch in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,445 by 2045. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSR-207
CrossesCracker Branch
LocationIn Hastings
RouteState Highway 207
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.71433, -81.51597
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2023)
Projected traffic32,445 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 SR-207 over Cracker Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-207 over Cracker Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-207 over Cracker Branch carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-207 over Cracker Branch?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR-207 over Cracker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.