US Bridges

CR 269 over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.8 Miles North I-10/SR8 · Structure no. 500023

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
196 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 269 over Flat Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 269 over Flat Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 269
CrossesFlat Creek
Location0.8 Miles North I-10/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.62817, -84.83494
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 269 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 269 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 269 over Flat Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 269 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 269 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.