CR 18 over Olustee Creek
FairPosted for loadColumbia County, Florida · 1.3 MI West of CR 241 · Structure no. 290085
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 18 over Olustee Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 18 over Olustee Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 18 over Olustee Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 18 over Olustee 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 18 over Olustee Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 18 over Olustee Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 18 over Olustee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.