US Bridges

Crews Road over Bluff Creek

Good

Baker County, Florida · 1.4 MI S of CR 127 · Structure no. 274152

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crews Road over Bluff Creek is a steel culvert carrying Crews Road over Bluff Creek in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrews Road
CrossesBluff Creek
Location1.4 MI S of CR 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40583, -82.20972
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crews Road over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crews Road over Bluff 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Crews Road over Bluff Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Crews Road over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Crews Road over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.