US Bridges

CR 270A over Telogia Creek

Poor

Gadsden County, Florida · 1.2 Miles West of CR 270 · Structure no. 500057

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
105 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270A over Telogia Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 270A over Telogia Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 270A
CrossesTelogia Creek
Location1.2 Miles West of CR 270
RouteCounty Highway 270A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.59407, -84.71051
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 270A over Telogia Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270A over Telogia 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 270A over Telogia Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 270A over Telogia Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns CR 270A over Telogia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.