US Bridges

CR 225 over Olustee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bradford County, Florida · 3 MI West of US 301 · Structure no. 280051

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 over Olustee Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 225 over Olustee Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,644 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225
CrossesOlustee Creek
Location3 MI West of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.04722, -82.12306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,644 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Olustee Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225 over Olustee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 225 over Olustee Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 over Olustee Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 over Olustee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.