US Bridges

Barwick Rd. over Fpl Cooling Intake Canal

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 0.2 Mile West of US-17 · Structure no. 794077

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
769
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barwick Rd. over Fpl Cooling Intake Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Barwick Rd. over Fpl Cooling Intake Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 769 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarwick Rd.
CrossesFpl Cooling Intake Canal
Location0.2 Mile West of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.84531, -81.3254
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic769 (2022)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Barwick Rd. over Fpl Cooling Intake Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barwick Rd. over Fpl Cooling Intake Canal 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 Barwick Rd. over Fpl Cooling Intake Canal carry?

About 769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barwick Rd. over Fpl Cooling Intake Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Barwick Rd. over Fpl Cooling Intake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.