US Bridges

CR 274 over Chipola River

Fair

Calhoun County, Florida · 3.8 Miles West of SR 71 · Structure no. 474057

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 274 over Chipola River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying CR 274 over Chipola River in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 274
CrossesChipola River
Location3.8 Miles West of SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyCalhoun County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53455, -85.16518
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Chipola River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 274 over Chipola River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 274 over Chipola River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 274 over Chipola River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 274 over Chipola River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.