US Bridges

US-301 (SR-200) over Water Oak Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Florida · 2.4 Mi. N. of SR-16 · Structure no. 280004

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 (SR-200) over Water Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-301 (SR-200) over Water Oak Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,287 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS-301 (SR-200)
CrossesWater Oak Creek
Location2.4 Mi. N. of SR-16
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.98234, -82.09854
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,287 by 2045
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-301 (SR-200) over Water Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US-301 (SR-200) over Water Oak 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-301 (SR-200) over Water Oak Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US-301 (SR-200) over Water Oak Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US-301 (SR-200) over Water Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.