US Bridges

SR12 over Yon Creek

Good

Gadsden County, Florida · 2.0 MI S. of Greensboro · Structure no. 500109

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR12 over Yon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR12 over Yon Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR12
CrossesYon Creek
Location2.0 MI S. of Greensboro
RouteState Highway 12
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53367, -84.77109
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR12 over Yon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR12 over Yon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR12 over Yon Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR12 over Yon Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR12 over Yon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.