US Bridges

11th Street over Sutton Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Florida · 0.6 Miles South of SR 71 · Structure no. 474048

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street over Sutton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 11th Street over Sutton Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries11th Street
CrossesSutton Creek
Location0.6 Miles South of SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44889, -85.05972
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 11th Street over Sutton Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Street over Sutton 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 11th Street over Sutton Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 11th Street over Sutton Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 11th Street over Sutton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.