US Bridges

SR73 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. South of CR 392 · Structure no. 470053

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR73 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR73 over Cypress Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,908 by 2044. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR73
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.6 Mi. South of CR 392
RouteState Highway 73
CountyCalhoun County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.27749, -85.2419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,908 by 2044
Trucks20%
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

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 Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR73 over Cypress 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 SR73 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR73 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR73 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.