US Bridges

SR-421 over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 0.75 Mi. E. of I-95 · Structure no. 790173

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-421 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-421 over Sweetwater Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 27,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,279 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-421
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location0.75 Mi. E. of I-95
RouteState Highway 421
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.11356, -81.02499
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,250 (2022)
Projected traffic47,279 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-421 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-421 over Sweetwater 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-421 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 27,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-421 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SR-421 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.