US Bridges

CR 214 over Simms Creek

Fair

Clay County, Florida · 2.7 MI West of US 17 · Structure no. 710047

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 214 over Simms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 214 over Simms Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2047. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 214
CrossesSimms Creek
Location2.7 MI West of US 17
RouteCounty Highway 214
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.83792, -81.70598
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 214 over Simms Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 214 over Simms 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 214 over Simms Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 214 over Simms Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 214 over Simms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.