CR 161 over Willacoochee Creek
PoorGadsden County, Florida · 3.7 Miles North of SR 12 · Structure no. 500040
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 161 over Willacoochee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 161 over Willacoochee Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 161 over Willacoochee Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 161 over Willacoochee 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 161 over Willacoochee Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 161 over Willacoochee Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 161 over Willacoochee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.