US Bridges

CR 244 over Creek

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · .3 MI N/O Old Palm Valley · Structure no. 784098

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
144 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 244 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 244 over Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,921 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 244
CrossesCreek
Location.3 MI N/O Old Palm Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.01809, -81.60767
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic14,921 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 244 over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 244 over Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 244 over Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 244 over Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns CR 244 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.