US Bridges

CR 13 over Deep Creek

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 3.7 Miles South of CR 207 · Structure no. 784054

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
511 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 13 over Deep Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2046. The structure is 511 ft (155.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 13
CrossesDeep Creek
Location3.7 Miles South of CR 207
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.67927, -81.46632
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length511 ft (155.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2024)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 13 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Deep Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 13 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 511 ft (155.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.