US Bridges

SR-223 over South Water Oak Creek

Good

Bradford County, Florida · 1.1 Mi. N. of SR-16 · Structure no. 280064

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-223 over South Water Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-223 over South Water Oak Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,302 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-223
CrossesSouth Water Oak Creek
Location1.1 Mi. N. of SR-16
RouteState Highway 223
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.98531, -82.11075
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,302 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-223 over South Water Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-223 over South Water Oak 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-223 over South Water Oak Creek carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR-223 over South Water Oak Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-223 over South Water Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.