US Bridges

NE 30th Place over Water Oak Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Florida · 3.3 Mi. N. of SR-16 · Structure no. 280005

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 30th Place over Water Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 30th Place 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNE 30th Place
CrossesWater Oak Creek
Location3.3 Mi. N. of SR-16
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.99444, -82.09417
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
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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic21 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 30th Place 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 NE 30th Place 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 NE 30th Place over Water Oak Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is NE 30th Place over Water Oak Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns NE 30th Place over Water Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.