US Bridges

Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080504000002003

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek is a concrete slab carrying Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDeep Creek-Bridge
CrossesDeep Creek
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 234
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.36204, -82.53225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (—)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.