US Bridges

CR 6 NW Baycrk St. over Bay Creek

Poor

Columbia County, Florida · 1.2 MI West of US 441 · Structure no. 290028

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 NW Baycrk St. over Bay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 6 NW Baycrk St. over Bay Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6 NW Baycrk St.
CrossesBay Creek
Location1.2 MI West of US 441
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51378, -82.69233
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic434 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 NW Baycrk St. over Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 NW Baycrk St. over Bay Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6 NW Baycrk St. over Bay Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 NW Baycrk St. over Bay Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 6 NW Baycrk St. over Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.