US Bridges

CR 13 over Little Fish Tail Creek

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 6.3 MI W of US 1 · Structure no. 784006

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Little Fish Tail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 13 over Little Fish Tail Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCR 13
CrossesLittle Fish Tail Creek
Location6.3 MI W of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.651, -81.39236
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2024)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 over Little Fish Tail Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Little Fish Tail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Little Fish Tail Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Little Fish Tail Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 13 over Little Fish Tail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.