US Bridges

Walter Boardman LN over Bulow Creek

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 1.0 MI E of Old Dixie HWY · Structure no. 794126

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walter Boardman LN over Bulow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walter Boardman LN over Bulow Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWalter Boardman LN
CrossesBulow Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Old Dixie HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.40763, -81.12185
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2024)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Walter Boardman LN over Bulow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walter Boardman LN over Bulow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Walter Boardman LN over Bulow Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walter Boardman LN over Bulow Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Walter Boardman LN over Bulow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.