US Bridges

SR 65 over Doyle Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Florida · 8.3 Miles N of US98 · Structure no. 490026

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Doyle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 65 over Doyle Creek in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesDoyle Creek
Location8.3 Miles N of US98
RouteState Highway 65
CountyFranklin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.82347, -84.90337
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2022)
Projected traffic3,293 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 65 over Doyle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Doyle 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 SR 65 over Doyle Creek carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Doyle Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.