US Bridges

SR65 over Ocklawaha Creek

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Gadsden County, Florida · 0.25 Mile N. of Co. Line · Structure no. 500150

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR65 over Ocklawaha Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR65 over Ocklawaha Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,516 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSR65
CrossesOcklawaha Creek
Location0.25 Mile N. of Co. Line
RouteState Highway 65
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.46286, -84.73911
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2022)
Projected traffic2,516 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 SR65 over Ocklawaha Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR65 over Ocklawaha 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR65 over Ocklawaha Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR65 over Ocklawaha Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR65 over Ocklawaha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.