US Bridges

CR 218 over Gum Branch

Fair

Clay County, Florida · 1.9 MI East of US 301 · Structure no. 710001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 218 over Gum Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 218 over Gum Branch in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,423 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCR 218
CrossesGum Branch
Location1.9 MI East of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 218
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.141, -82.00389
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2024)
Projected traffic23,423 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 218 over Gum Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 218 over Gum Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 218 over Gum Branch carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 218 over Gum Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 218 over Gum Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.