US Bridges

Federal Point Road over Cracker Branch

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.5 MI West of Main ST · Structure no. 784068

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal Point Road over Cracker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Federal Point Road over Cracker Branch in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFederal Point Road
CrossesCracker Branch
Location0.5 MI West of Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.72131, -81.51617
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Federal Point Road over Cracker Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal Point Road over Cracker Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Federal Point Road over Cracker Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Federal Point Road over Cracker Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Federal Point Road over Cracker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.