US Bridges

CR 270A over Flat Creek

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.7 Miles East of CR 269 · Structure no. 500012

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270A over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 270A over Flat Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 270A
CrossesFlat Creek
Location0.7 Miles East of CR 269
RouteCounty Highway 270A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.62587, -84.82493
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 270A over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270A over Flat 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 270A over Flat Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 270A over Flat Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 270A over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.