US Bridges

Airport Road over Groover Creek

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 0.1 MI E of Tymber Crk RD · Structure no. 794036

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Groover Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Airport Road over Groover Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,890 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesGroover Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Tymber Crk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.27389, -81.12794
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2024)
Projected traffic9,890 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Airport Road over Groover Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Groover 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Groover Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over Groover Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Groover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.