US Bridges

CR 225A over Alligator Creek

FairPosted for load

Bradford County, Florida · 1 MI North of CR 225 · Structure no. 280020

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225A over Alligator Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 225A over Alligator Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225A
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location1 MI North of CR 225
RouteCounty Highway 225A
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.05817, -82.13789
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic781 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 225A over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225A over Alligator 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 CR 225A over Alligator Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 225A over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225A over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.