US Bridges

Pioneer Trail over Turnbull Creek

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 0.15 MI East of Bay Drive · Structure no. 794117

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Trail over Turnbull Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pioneer Trail over Turnbull Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,186 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPioneer Trail
CrossesTurnbull Creek
Location0.15 MI East of Bay Drive
RouteCounty Highway 4118
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.02627, -80.95781
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic13,186 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Pioneer Trail over Turnbull Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Trail over Turnbull 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 Pioneer Trail over Turnbull Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Trail over Turnbull Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Trail over Turnbull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.