US Bridges

CR 287 over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Florida · 0.4 Miles North of SR 20 · Structure no. 470033

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 287 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 287 over Four Mile Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 287
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location0.4 Miles North of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 287
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44224, -85.22492
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 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 traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 287 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 287 over Four Mile 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 287 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 287 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns CR 287 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.