US Bridges

US-41 (SR-25) over Clay Hole Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · 2.5 Mi. S. of Lake City · Structure no. 290003

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-25) over Clay Hole Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-25) over Clay Hole Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 93 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,584 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-25)
CrossesClay Hole Creek
Location2.5 Mi. S. of Lake City
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.12738, -82.62374
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,584 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-25) over Clay Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is US-41 (SR-25) over Clay Hole 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-25) over Clay Hole Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-25) over Clay Hole Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-25) over Clay Hole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.