US Bridges

CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 6.2 MI North of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 500121

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 65
CrossesWillacoochee Creek
Location6.2 MI North of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.66852, -84.54959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 65 over Willacoochee Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 65 over Willacoochee 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.