US Bridges

DOT Road over Red House Branch

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Lewis Speedway · Structure no. 784051

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

DOT Road over Red House Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying DOT Road over Red House Branch in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDOT Road
CrossesRed House Branch
Location0.1MI E of Lewis Speedway
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.92939, -81.34178
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2024)
Projected traffic522 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 DOT Road over Red House Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is DOT Road over Red House 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 DOT Road over Red House Branch carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is DOT Road over Red House Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns DOT Road over Red House Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.