US Bridges

D Beck Road over Drainage Canal

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.6MI N Cracker Swamp RD · Structure no. 784071

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Beck Road over Drainage Canal is a steel culvert carrying D Beck Road over Drainage Canal in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesD Beck Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.6MI N Cracker Swamp RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.67639, -81.48689
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic176 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 D Beck Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Beck Road over Drainage Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does D Beck Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is D Beck Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns D Beck Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.