US Bridges

Old Kings Rd. over Canal to Bulow Creek

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 0.7 MI N of Old Dixie HWY · Structure no. 794074

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kings Rd. over Canal to Bulow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Kings Rd. over Canal to Bulow 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,593 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Kings Rd.
CrossesCanal to Bulow Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Old Dixie HWY
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.41409, -81.14814
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,593 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kings Rd. over Canal to Bulow Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Kings Rd. over Canal to Bulow 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 Old Kings Rd. over Canal to Bulow Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old Kings Rd. over Canal to Bulow Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Kings Rd. over Canal to Bulow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.