US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Bailey Creek

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 3.8 Mi. N. of SR-206 · Structure no. 780941

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Bailey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Bailey Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 59 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 74,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,258 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesBailey Creek
Location3.8 Mi. N. of SR-206
RouteInterstate 95
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.79972, -81.36722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic74,500 (2022)
Projected traffic129,258 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 (SR-9) over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Bailey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Bailey Creek carry?

About 74,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.