US Bridges

John Williams RD over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Baker County, Florida · 0.1 MI East of CR 124 · Structure no. 274106

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Williams RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying John Williams RD over Cedar Creek in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Williams RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.1 MI East of CR 124
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28747, -82.27944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Williams RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Williams RD over Cedar 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 John Williams RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is John Williams RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns John Williams RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.