US Bridges

Leonard Varnum RD over Graves Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Florida · 2.1 Miles West of SR 69 · Structure no. 474064

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonard Varnum RD over Graves Creek is a steel culvert carrying Leonard Varnum RD over Graves Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLeonard Varnum RD
CrossesGraves Creek
Location2.1 Miles West of SR 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55025, -85.053
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Leonard Varnum RD over Graves Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leonard Varnum RD over Graves 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Leonard Varnum RD over Graves Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Leonard Varnum RD over Graves Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Leonard Varnum RD over Graves Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.