US Bridges

CR 242A over Clay Hole Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · 0.2 MI East of CR 131 · Structure no. 290011

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 242A over Clay Hole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 242A over Clay Hole 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 242A
CrossesClay Hole Creek
Location0.2 MI East of CR 131
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.11919, -82.63219
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 242A over Clay Hole Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 242A 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 CR 242A over Clay Hole Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 242A over Clay Hole Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 242A over Clay Hole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.