US Bridges

Hunting Camp Road over Samsula Canal

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 1.3 Mi. South of SR-44 · Structure no. 794185

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunting Camp Road over Samsula Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hunting Camp Road over Samsula Canal 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHunting Camp Road
CrossesSamsula Canal
Location1.3 Mi. South of SR-44
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.99161, -81.04093
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic91 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hunting Camp Road over Samsula Canal built?

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

What condition is Hunting Camp Road over Samsula 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hunting Camp Road over Samsula Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hunting Camp Road over Samsula Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hunting Camp Road over Samsula Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.