US Bridges

Unnamed Road over Chaires Creek

Good

Franklin County, Florida · Bald Point State Park · Structure no. 490848

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Unnamed Road over Chaires Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Unnamed Road over Chaires Creek in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUnnamed Road
CrossesChaires Creek
LocationBald Point State Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.92894, -84.35941
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Unnamed Road over Chaires Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unnamed Road over Chaires Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Unnamed Road over Chaires Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Unnamed Road over Chaires Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Unnamed Road over Chaires Creek?

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