US Bridges

US-1 NB over Turnbull Creek

Poor

Volusia County, Florida · US-1 NB - Turnbull Creek · Structure no. 790086

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
182 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 NB over Turnbull Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-1 NB over Turnbull Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,598 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-1 NB
CrossesTurnbull Creek
LocationUS-1 NB - Turnbull Creek
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.82067, -80.85992
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2022)
Projected traffic4,598 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 NB over Turnbull Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 NB over Turnbull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US-1 NB over Turnbull Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-1 NB over Turnbull Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 NB over Turnbull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.