US Bridges

SR73 over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Florida · 1.0MI North of SR20 · Structure no. 470045

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR73 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR73 over Four Mile Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR73
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1.0MI North of SR20
RouteState Highway 73
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44511, -85.18288
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR73 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR73 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR73 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR73 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.