US Bridges

Taylor RD over Sweetwater Branch

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 0.2 Mi. East of SR-421 · Structure no. 794010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor RD over Sweetwater Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Taylor RD over Sweetwater Branch in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,098 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTaylor RD
CrossesSweetwater Branch
Location0.2 Mi. East of SR-421
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.10689, -81.02311
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2024)
Projected traffic32,098 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Taylor RD over Sweetwater Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor RD over Sweetwater Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor RD over Sweetwater Branch carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Taylor RD over Sweetwater Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor RD over Sweetwater Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.