US Bridges

CR 69A over Stafford Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Florida · 0.6 Miles West of SR 69 · Structure no. 470007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 69A over Stafford Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 69A over Stafford Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 69A
CrossesStafford Creek
Location0.6 Miles West of SR 69
RouteCounty Highway 69A
CountyCalhoun County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50228, -85.0467
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 69A over Stafford Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 69A over Stafford 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 69A over Stafford Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 69A over Stafford Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 69A over Stafford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.