US Bridges

CR 12 over Shaw Creek

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 7.0 MI East of US27/SR63 · Structure no. 500106

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 over Shaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 12 over Shaw Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 12
CrossesShaw Creek
Location7.0 MI East of US27/SR63
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.66499, -84.31864
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 12 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 over Shaw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.