US Bridges

CR 250 over Maple Head Creek

Fair

Baker County, Florida · 8 MI West of CR 229 · Structure no. 270028

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 over Maple Head Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 250 over Maple Head Creek in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 75 years old, older 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250
CrossesMaple Head Creek
Location8 MI West of CR 229
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29188, -82.45068
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic647 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 CR 250 over Maple Head Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 250 over Maple Head Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 250 over Maple Head Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 over Maple Head Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 250 over Maple Head Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.