US Bridges

CR 226 over Walkill Creek

Fair

Clay County, Florida · 0.2 MI West of CR 209 · Structure no. 710016

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 226 over Walkill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 226 over Walkill Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 226
CrossesWalkill Creek
Location0.2 MI West of CR 209
RouteCounty Highway 226
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.93667, -81.66444
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic103 (2024)
Projected traffic179 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 226 over Walkill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 226 over Walkill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 226 over Walkill Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 226 over Walkill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 226 over Walkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.