US Bridges

SR20 over Juniper Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Florida · 6.0 Mi. W. of Clarksville · Structure no. 470013

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Juniper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR20 over Juniper Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 70 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 5 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,410 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR20
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location6.0 Mi. W. of Clarksville
RouteState Highway 20
CountyCalhoun County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.426, -85.29517
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,410 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 SR20 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR20 over Juniper 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR20 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR20 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.