US Bridges

CR 241 over Olustee Creek

Good

Columbia County, Florida · 2 Mi. South of SR 100 · Structure no. 294459

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 241 over Olustee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 241 over Olustee Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCR 241
CrossesOlustee Creek
Location2 Mi. South of SR 100
RouteCounty Highway 241
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.08428, -82.50509
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 241 over Olustee Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 241 over Olustee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 241 over Olustee Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 241 over Olustee Creek?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 241 over Olustee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.