US Bridges

CR 13 over Branch of Deep Creek

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.6 Mile West of SR 207 · Structure no. 784075

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Branch of Deep Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 13 over Branch of 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 13
CrossesBranch of Deep Creek
Location0.6 Mile West of SR 207
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.72161, -81.49717
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Branch of Deep Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 13 over Branch of 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Branch of Deep Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Branch of Deep Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Branch of Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.