US Bridges

CR 231 over Lake Butler Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Florida · 2.5 MI N of CR 235 · Structure no. 280018

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 231 over Lake Butler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 231 over Lake Butler Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 55 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,991 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 231
CrossesLake Butler Creek
Location2.5 MI N of CR 235
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.94861, -82.34139
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,991 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR 231 over Lake Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 231 over Lake Butler 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 231 over Lake Butler Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 231 over Lake Butler Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 231 over Lake Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.