US Bridges

CR 233 over Water Oak Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Florida · 1.2 MI West of US 301 · Structure no. 280022

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 233 over Water Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 233 over Water Oak 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.

It carries about 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,084 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 233
CrossesWater Oak Creek
Location1.2 MI West of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.99719, -82.11294
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 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2023)
Projected traffic2,084 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 233 over Water Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 233 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 233 over Water Oak Creek carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 233 over Water Oak Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 233 over Water Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.