US Bridges

SR-13 over Cunningham Creek

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · Fruit Cove 2.3 Mi.S.Duval · Structure no. 780113

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,113
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-13 over Cunningham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-13 over Cunningham Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 27,113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,041 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-13
CrossesCunningham Creek
LocationFruit Cove 2.3 Mi.S.Duval
RouteState Highway 13
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.10253, -81.62709
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,113 (2022)
Projected traffic47,041 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-13 over Cunningham Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-13 over Cunningham 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 SR-13 over Cunningham Creek carry?

About 27,113 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-13 over Cunningham Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR-13 over Cunningham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.