US Bridges

CR 225 over Sampson River

Poor

Bradford County, Florida · 3.5 MI North of CR 227 · Structure no. 280026

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 over Sampson River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 225 over Sampson River in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225
CrossesSampson River
Location3.5 MI North of CR 227
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.91899, -82.21051
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2023)
Projected traffic522 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 225 over Sampson River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225 over Sampson River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 225 over Sampson River carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 over Sampson River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 225 over Sampson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.