US Bridges

High Falls Road over Rose Creek

Good

Columbia County, Florida · 0.4 MI South of CR 252 · Structure no. 294460

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Falls Road over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying High Falls Road over Rose Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHigh Falls Road
CrossesRose Creek
Location0.4 MI South of CR 252
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.1135, -82.56317
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2023)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 High Falls Road over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Falls Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does High Falls Road over Rose Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is High Falls Road over Rose Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns High Falls Road over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.