US Bridges

Old Daytona RD over Little Haw Creek

Poor

Volusia County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. W. of Marsh Rd. · Structure no. 794065

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Daytona RD over Little Haw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Daytona RD over Little Haw Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld Daytona RD
CrossesLittle Haw Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of Marsh Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.0656, -81.27251
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Daytona RD over Little Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Daytona RD over Little Haw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Daytona RD over Little Haw Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Daytona RD over Little Haw Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Daytona RD over Little Haw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.