US Bridges

Road 4 over Unknown Creek

Good

Baker County, Florida · 0.3 Miles N of RD 26 · Structure no. 270075

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Road 4 over Unknown Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Road 4 over Unknown Creek in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRoad 4
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location0.3 Miles N of RD 26
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.47109, -82.31936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2023)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Road 4 over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 4 over Unknown Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Road 4 over Unknown Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 4 over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Road 4 over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.