US Bridges

SR73 over Juniper Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Florida · 6.0MI South of SR20 · Structure no. 470030

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
151 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR73 over Juniper Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR73 over Juniper Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR73
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location6.0MI South of SR20
RouteState Highway 73
CountyCalhoun County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35893, -85.21236
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR73 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR73 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR73 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR73 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR73 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.