North Road over Rake Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Florida · 1.27 Miles East of SR65 · Structure no. 490808
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
North Road over Rake Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying North Road over Rake Creek in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Road over Rake Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Road over Rake Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does North Road over Rake Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Road over Rake Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns North Road over Rake Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.