Ribault River facts for kids
Ribault River is a tributary of the Trout River. It is located entirely in Jacksonville, Florida. The river is named after Jean Ribault, a French naval officer. The river's headwaters are near Old Kings Road at an elevation of 7 feet (2.1 m) above sea level. The river cuts through the forest floor near its source, that portion of the river being classified as a creek. The river flows northward, as does the St. Johns River and many of the other tributaries of the Trout River. The river is 6.4 miles (10.3 km) long.
Crossings
This is a list of bridges that cross the Ribault River, starting at the river's source.
Bridge | Route | Location | Coordinates |
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Amtrak bridge | Jacksonville | 30°22′25″N 81°43′57″W / 30.37361°N 81.73250°W | |
US 1/US 23 | Jacksonville | 30°22′31″N 81°43′36″W / 30.37528°N 81.72667°W | |
West Moncrief Road. | Jacksonville | 30°23′21″N 81°43′12″W / 30.38917°N 81.72000°W | |
Ribault Scenic Road | Jacksonville | 30°23′37″N 81°42′47″W / 30.39361°N 81.71306°W | |
Lem Turner Boulevard. | Jacksonville | 30°23′45″N 81°40′58″W / 30.39583°N 81.68278°W |
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