US Bridges

Cross Street over Cross Branch

PoorPosted for load

Baker County, Florida · 2.2 MI East of CR 127 · Structure no. 274098

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Street over Cross Branch is a concrete slab carrying Cross Street over Cross Branch in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Street
CrossesCross Branch
Location2.2 MI East of CR 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55064, -82.25647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2023)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Street over Cross Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Street over Cross Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cross Street over Cross Branch carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cross Street over Cross Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Street over Cross Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.