US Bridges

SR-47 over Clay Hole Creek

Good

Columbia County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. S. of I-75 · Structure no. 290026

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Clay Hole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-47 over Clay Hole Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesClay Hole Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. of I-75
RouteState Highway 47
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.11156, -82.65916
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-47 over Clay Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR-47 over Clay Hole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR-47 over Clay Hole Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Clay Hole Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-47 over Clay Hole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.