US Bridges

Cripple Creek Road over Cripple Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Clay County, Florida · Belmore State Forest · Structure no. 710086

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Cripple Creek Road over Cripple Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cripple Creek Road over Cripple Creek in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCripple Creek Road
CrossesCripple Creek
LocationBelmore State Forest
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.865, -81.87528
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2023)
Projected traffic21 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Cripple Creek Road over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cripple Creek Road over Cripple 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cripple Creek Road over Cripple Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cripple Creek Road over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Cripple Creek Road over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.