US Bridges

CR 245 over Rose Creek

Good

Columbia County, Florida · 0.7 MI South of CR 252 · Structure no. 290052

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 245 over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 245 over Rose 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 245
CrossesRose Creek
Location0.7 MI South of CR 252
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.11419, -82.575
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Rose Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 245 over Rose 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 245 over Rose Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 245 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns CR 245 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.