US Bridges

CR 252 over Rose Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · 1.2 MI E of CR 245 · Structure no. 290009

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 252 over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 252 over Rose Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,196 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 252
CrossesRose Creek
Location1.2 MI E of CR 245
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.11667, -82.5575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic9,196 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 252 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 252 over Rose 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 252 over Rose Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 252 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 252 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.