US Bridges

Moon Bay Parkway over Sampson Creek

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.45 MI S/O CR-210 · Structure no. 784097

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moon Bay Parkway over Sampson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moon Bay Parkway over Sampson Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMoon Bay Parkway
CrossesSampson Creek
Location0.45 MI S/O CR-210
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.06311, -81.49003
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2023)
Projected traffic870 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Moon Bay Parkway over Sampson Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moon Bay Parkway over Sampson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Moon Bay Parkway over Sampson Creek carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moon Bay Parkway over Sampson Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Moon Bay Parkway over Sampson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.