US Bridges

CR 229 over Gum Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Florida · 2.1 MI East of CR 225 · Structure no. 284031

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 229 over Gum Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 229 over Gum Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 229
CrossesGum Creek
Location2.1 MI East of CR 225
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.99694, -82.1625
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 229 over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 229 over Gum 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 229 over Gum Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 229 over Gum Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns CR 229 over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.