US Bridges

Bishop Estates RD over Flora Branch

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 1.5 MI East of SR 13 · Structure no. 784044

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Estates RD over Flora Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bishop Estates RD over Flora Branch in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBishop Estates RD
CrossesFlora Branch
Location1.5 MI East of SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.12756, -81.60383
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2024)
Projected traffic869 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bishop Estates RD over Flora Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishop Estates RD over Flora Branch 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 Bishop Estates RD over Flora Branch carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Estates RD over Flora Branch?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop Estates RD over Flora Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.