US Bridges

CR 250 over Brushy Branch

Good

Baker County, Florida · 4.8 MI West of CR 229 · Structure no. 270038

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 over Brushy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 250 over Brushy Branch in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250
CrossesBrushy Branch
Location4.8 MI West of CR 229
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32111, -82.40944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic347 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 Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 250 over Brushy Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 250 over Brushy Branch carry?

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

How long is CR 250 over Brushy Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 250 over Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.