US Bridges

Sandy Creek Pkwy over Flat Bed

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.7 MI South of CR 210 · Structure no. 784078

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Pkwy over Flat Bed is a concrete culvert carrying Sandy Creek Pkwy over Flat Bed 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2047. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSandy Creek Pkwy
CrossesFlat Bed
Location0.7 MI South of CR 210
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.05583, -81.49306
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2025)
Projected traffic130 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sandy Creek Pkwy over Flat Bed built?

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

What condition is Sandy Creek Pkwy over Flat Bed 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sandy Creek Pkwy over Flat Bed carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Pkwy over Flat Bed?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Sandy Creek Pkwy over Flat Bed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.