US Bridges

CR 204 over Branch of Pellicer Creek

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.2 MI W of US 1 · Structure no. 784008

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 204 over Branch of Pellicer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 204 over Branch of Pellicer Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,023 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 204
CrossesBranch of Pellicer Creek
Location0.2 MI W of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.65867, -81.29017
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2024)
Projected traffic5,023 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 204 over Branch of Pellicer Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 204 over Branch of Pellicer 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 204 over Branch of Pellicer Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 204 over Branch of Pellicer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 204 over Branch of Pellicer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.