Cowpen Branch Road over Tributary to Deep Creek
St. Johns County, Florida · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Cowpen Branch Road over Tributary to Deep Creek in St. Johns County, Florida, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 86 of the 141 inventoried bridges in St. Johns County rated good (61.0%); 2 (1.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel through truss |
| Length | about 70 ft |
| Location | 0.2 Mi North of CR 13 |
| NBI structure number | 784058 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in St. Johns County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 (SR-9) over Sampson Creek | 1966 | 117,000 | Fair |
| I-95 (SR-9) over 12 Mile Swamp | 1966 | 101,500 | Good |
| I-95 (SR-9) over 12 Mile Swamp | 1966 | 101,500 | Fair |
| I-95 (SR-9) over Canal Creek | 1967 | 101,500 | Fair |
| I-95 (SR-9) over Turnbull Creek | 1966 | 96,500 | Fair |
| I-95 (SR-9) over Trestle Bay Swamp | 1966 | 90,000 | Fair |
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