US Bridges

CR 286 over Ocheesee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Florida · 1.6 Miles East of SR 69 · Structure no. 470011

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 286 over Ocheesee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 286 over Ocheesee Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 286
CrossesOcheesee Creek
Location1.6 Miles East of SR 69
RouteCounty Highway 286
CountyCalhoun County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.58583, -85.00574
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 286 over Ocheesee Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 286 over Ocheesee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 286 over Ocheesee Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 286 over Ocheesee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns CR 286 over Ocheesee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.