US Bridges

Sandy Creek Pkwy over Sampson Creek

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of CR 210 · Structure no. 784049

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Pkwy over Sampson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sandy Creek Pkwy over Sampson Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSandy Creek Pkwy
CrossesSampson Creek
Location0.2 MI S of CR 210
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.06258, -81.49594
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic361 (2024)
Projected traffic625 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sandy Creek Pkwy over Sampson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Sandy Creek Pkwy over Sampson 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 Sandy Creek Pkwy over Sampson Creek carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Pkwy over Sampson Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Sandy Creek Pkwy over Sampson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.