US Bridges

US-301 (SR-200) over Olustee Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. S. of CR-125 · Structure no. 280054

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 (SR-200) over Olustee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-301 (SR-200) over Olustee Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,772 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-301 (SR-200)
CrossesOlustee Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. of CR-125
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.05183, -82.06924
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic40,772 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 US-301 (SR-200) over Olustee Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US-301 (SR-200) over Olustee 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-301 (SR-200) over Olustee Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US-301 (SR-200) over Olustee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-301 (SR-200) over Olustee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.