US Bridges

SR69 over Graves Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Florida · 5.6 Miles N of SR71 · Structure no. 470062

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,936
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR69 over Graves Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR69 over Graves Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,936 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,359 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesSR69
CrossesGraves Creek
Location5.6 Miles N of SR71
RouteState Highway 69
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.52908, -85.0299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,936 (2022)
Projected traffic3,359 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 SR69 over Graves Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR69 over Graves Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR69 over Graves Creek carry?

About 1,936 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR69 over Graves Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR69 over Graves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.