US Bridges

Hamp Register Road over Calkins Creek

FairPosted for load

Baker County, Florida · 0.6 MI East of CR 127 · Structure no. 274101

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamp Register Road over Calkins Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hamp Register Road over Calkins Creek in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHamp Register Road
CrossesCalkins Creek
Location0.6 MI East of CR 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.33039, -82.24281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic269 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamp Register Road over Calkins Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Hamp Register Road over Calkins 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 Hamp Register Road over Calkins Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hamp Register Road over Calkins Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hamp Register Road over Calkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.