US Bridges

CR 220 over Little Black Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Florida · 1.75 MI West of CR 224 · Structure no. 710027

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 220 over Little Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 220 over Little Black Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,858 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 220
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location1.75 MI West of CR 224
RouteCounty Highway 220
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.1055, -81.80258
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2024)
Projected traffic59,858 by 2046
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$825,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 220 over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 220 over Little Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 220 over Little Black Creek carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 220 over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 220 over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.