US Bridges

CR-3 over Deep Creek

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 2.6 Mi. South of SR-40 · Structure no. 794081

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,089
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-3 over Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-3 over Deep Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 9,089 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,998 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR-3
CrossesDeep Creek
Location2.6 Mi. South of SR-40
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.16172, -81.39018
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,089 (2024)
Projected traffic10,998 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 CR-3 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-3 over Deep 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 CR-3 over Deep Creek carry?

About 9,089 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-3 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR-3 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.