US Bridges

CR 245 over Price Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · 1.75 MI South of SR 100 · Structure no. 290043

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 245 over Price Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 245 over Price Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,685 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 245
CrossesPrice Creek
Location1.75 MI South of SR 100
RouteCounty Highway 245
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.15122, -82.59275
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,685 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 245 over Price Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 245 over Price 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 245 over Price Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 245 over Price Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 245 over Price Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.