US Bridges

CR 13 over Six Mile Creek

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.8 MI S of SR 16 · Structure no. 784026

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 13 over Six Mile Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 13
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location0.8 MI S of SR 16
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.95932, -81.54375
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$13,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Six Mile 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.