US Bridges

CR 274 over Rocky Comfort Creek

Poor

Gadsden County, Florida · 3.2 MI South of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 500039

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 274 over Rocky Comfort Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 274 over Rocky Comfort Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 274
CrossesRocky Comfort Creek
Location3.2 MI South of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.54565, -84.63588
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rocky Comfort Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 274 over Rocky Comfort Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 274 over Rocky Comfort Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 274 over Rocky Comfort Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns CR 274 over Rocky Comfort Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.