Sand Hill Road over Gum Swamp Creek
FairPosted for loadBaker County, Florida · 3.4 MI West of CR 250 · Structure no. 273002
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Hill Road over Gum Swamp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Hill Road over Gum Swamp Creek in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Hill Road over Gum Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Hill Road over Gum Swamp 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sand Hill Road over Gum Swamp Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Sand Hill Road over Gum Swamp Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Hill Road over Gum Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.