US Bridges

Cowpen Branch Road over Tributary to Deep Creek

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.2 MI North of CR 13 · Structure no. 784058

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowpen Branch Road over Tributary to Deep Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cowpen Branch Road over Tributary to Deep Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCowpen Branch Road
CrossesTributary to Deep Creek
Location0.2 MI North of CR 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.68106, -81.44892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowpen Branch Road over Tributary to Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowpen Branch Road over Tributary to 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cowpen Branch Road over Tributary to Deep Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cowpen Branch Road over Tributary to Deep Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cowpen Branch Road over Tributary to Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.