US Bridges

Old Samsula Rd. over Turkey Creek

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. N. of Taylor Rd. · Structure no. 794020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Samsula Rd. over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Samsula Rd. over Turkey 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Samsula Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Taylor Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.08641, -81.07453
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Samsula Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Samsula Rd. over Turkey 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 Old Samsula Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Samsula Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Samsula Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.