US Bridges

East River Road over Gator Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Florida · 1.5 MI N Gully Branch RD · Structure no. 490844

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

East River Road over Gator Creek is a steel other carrying East River Road over Gator Creek in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEast River Road
CrossesGator Creek
Location1.5 MI N Gully Branch RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyFranklin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.97992, -84.72305
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 East River Road over Gator Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is East River Road over Gator 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East River Road over Gator Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East River Road over Gator Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns East River Road over Gator Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.