US Bridges

CR 6 over Bay Creek Branch

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · 0.7 MI West of US 441 · Structure no. 290029

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

About this bridge

CR 6 over Bay Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 6 over Bay Creek Branch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6
CrossesBay Creek Branch
Location0.7 MI West of US 441
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51611, -82.68389
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over Bay Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 6 over Bay Creek Branch 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 6 over Bay Creek Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Bay Creek Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 6 over Bay Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.