US Bridges

SR-16 over Water Oak Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Florida · 1.2 Mi. E. of CR-225 · Structure no. 280029

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-16 over Water Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-16 over Water Oak Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,593 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-16
CrossesWater Oak Creek
Location1.2 Mi. E. of CR-225
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.02525, -82.15556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,593 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-16 over Water Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-16 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 SR-16 over Water Oak Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-16 over Water Oak Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-16 over Water Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.