US Bridges

Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080504000003132

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesDeep Creek-Bridge
CrossesDeep Creek
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 262.4
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35417, -82.5386
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (—)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1979, making it 46 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 20 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Creek-Bridge over Deep Creek?

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