US Bridges

SR-13/16 over Wards Creek

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St. Johns County, Florida · SR-13/16 Intersection · Structure no. 780128

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-13/16 over Wards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-13/16 over Wards Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-13/16
CrossesWards Creek
LocationSR-13/16 Intersection
RouteState Highway 13
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.97003, -81.53789
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-13/16 over Wards Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-13/16 over Wards 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-13/16 over Wards Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-13/16 over Wards Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-13/16 over Wards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.