Falling Creek RD over Falling Creek
GoodColumbia County, Florida · 1 MI Northeast of US 41 · Structure no. 290041
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falling Creek RD over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falling Creek RD over Falling Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falling Creek RD over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Falling Creek RD over Falling 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Falling Creek RD over Falling Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Falling Creek RD over Falling Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Falling Creek RD over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.