SR65 over Fort Gadsden Creek
FairFranklin County, Florida · 18.0 Miles N of US98 · Structure no. 490025
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 261 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,898
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR65 over Fort Gadsden Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR65 over Fort Gadsden Creek in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,293 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR65 over Fort Gadsden Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR65 over Fort Gadsden 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR65 over Fort Gadsden Creek carry?
About 1,898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR65 over Fort Gadsden Creek?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR65 over Fort Gadsden Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.