US Bridges

I-95 NB over Cow Creek

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 6.5 MI S of SR-44 · Structure no. 790061

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 NB over Cow Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 17,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,929 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesCow Creek
Location6.5 MI S of SR-44
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.92869, -80.94014
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,250 (2022)
Projected traffic29,929 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-95 NB over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB over Cow 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 I-95 NB over Cow Creek carry?

About 17,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Cow Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-95 NB over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.