US Bridges

CR 274 over Tenmile Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Florida · 2.1 Miles West of SR 73 · Structure no. 470035

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
225 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 274 over Tenmile Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 274 over Tenmile Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,863 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 274
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location2.1 Miles West of SR 73
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyCalhoun County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53275, -85.22751
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2022)
Projected traffic2,863 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 274 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 274 over Tenmile 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 CR 274 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 274 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 274 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.