US Bridges

CR 268 over Monroe Creek

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 3.5 MI South of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 500046

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 268 over Monroe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 268 over Monroe Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 64 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 268
CrossesMonroe Creek
Location3.5 MI South of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50914, -84.49812
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 268 over Monroe Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is CR 268 over Monroe 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 268 over Monroe Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 268 over Monroe Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 268 over Monroe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.