US Bridges

CR 274 over Telogia Creek

FairPosted for load

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.7 MI South of SR 12 · Structure no. 500038

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 274 over Telogia Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 274 over Telogia Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 274
CrossesTelogia Creek
Location0.7 MI South of SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55946, -84.72663
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 274 over Telogia Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 274 over Telogia 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 274 over Telogia Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 274 over Telogia Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 274 over Telogia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.