US Bridges

Tymber Creek Road over Groover Creek

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 1.6 Miles North of SR-40 · Structure no. 794072

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tymber Creek Road over Groover Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tymber Creek Road over Groover Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTymber Creek Road
CrossesGroover Creek
Location1.6 Miles North of SR-40
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.27722, -81.12953
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2022)
Projected traffic696 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Tymber Creek Road over Groover Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tymber Creek Road over Groover 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 Tymber Creek Road over Groover Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tymber Creek Road over Groover Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Tymber Creek Road over Groover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.