US Bridges

Tomoka Farms RD over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 0.4 Mi. N. of Taylor Rd. · Structure no. 794019

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tomoka Farms RD over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Tomoka Farms RD over Sweetwater Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,177 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesTomoka Farms RD
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. of Taylor Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 415
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.08769, -81.06851
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2024)
Projected traffic17,177 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tomoka Farms RD over Sweetwater Creek 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 Tomoka Farms RD over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tomoka Farms RD over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tomoka Farms RD over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.