US Bridges

Tomoka Farms RD over Miller Creek

Poor

Volusia County, Florida · .7 MI S of Taylor RD · Structure no. 794008

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tomoka Farms RD over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Tomoka Farms RD over Miller Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 64 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,748 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTomoka Farms RD
CrossesMiller Creek
Location.7 MI S of Taylor RD
RouteCounty Highway 415
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.0729, -81.06814
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic14,748 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Tomoka Farms RD over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Tomoka Farms RD over Miller 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tomoka Farms RD over Miller Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Tomoka Farms RD over Miller Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tomoka Farms RD over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.