US Bridges

SW Little Rd. over Rose Creek

Good

Columbia County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of CR 240 · Structure no. 294453

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Little Rd. over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW Little Rd. over Rose Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW Little Rd.
CrossesRose Creek
Location0.5 MI N of CR 240
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.07844, -82.66056
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SW Little Rd. over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Little Rd. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SW Little Rd. over Rose Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SW Little Rd. over Rose Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns SW Little Rd. over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.