US Bridges

CR 269 a over Mosquito Creek

PoorPosted for load

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.6 Miles East of CR 269 · Structure no. 500041

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 269 a over Mosquito Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 269 a over Mosquito Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 269 a
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location0.6 Miles East of CR 269
RouteCounty Highway 269A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.68869, -84.83212
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: 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 rating13 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 a over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 269 a over Mosquito 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 269 a over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 269 a over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 269 a over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.