US Bridges

CR 225 over Luther Hilliard Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Florida · 4 Miles West of US 301 · Structure no. 280050

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 over Luther Hilliard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 225 over Luther Hilliard Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,644 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225
CrossesLuther Hilliard Creek
Location4 Miles West of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.04444, -82.13806
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,644 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Luther Hilliard Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR 225 over Luther Hilliard 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 225 over Luther Hilliard Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 over Luther Hilliard Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 225 over Luther Hilliard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.