US Bridges

CR 229 over Gum Creek

Good

Bradford County, Florida · 0.3 MI South of CR 225 · Structure no. 285603

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 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 concrete slab carrying CR 229 over Gum Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,644 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 229
CrossesGum Creek
Location0.3 MI South of CR 225
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.01256, -82.18673
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 229 over Gum 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 CR 229 over Gum Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 229 over Gum Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 229 over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.