US Bridges

SR 65 over Cash Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Florida · 4.7 MI N of US98 · Structure no. 490033

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Cash Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 65 over Cash Creek in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesCash Creek
Location4.7 MI N of US98
RouteState Highway 65
CountyFranklin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.82, -84.85047
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed29.2 mi (47 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 Cash Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Cash 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Cash Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 65 over Cash Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Cash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.