US Bridges

Marsh Road over Little Haw Creek

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 1.1 Mi. North of US-92 · Structure no. 794067

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Road over Little Haw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marsh Road over Little Haw 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMarsh Road
CrossesLittle Haw Creek
Location1.1 Mi. North of US-92
RouteCounty Highway 4047
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.07564, -81.27326
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Marsh Road over Little Haw Creek built?

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

What condition is Marsh Road over Little Haw 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 Marsh Road over Little Haw Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Road over Little Haw Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh Road over Little Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.