US Bridges

CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek S

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 6.0 MI North of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 500910

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek S is a concrete slab carrying CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek S in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 65
CrossesWillacoochee Creek S
Location6.0 MI North of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.66721, -84.55151
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek S 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek S carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek S?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65 over Willacoochee Creek S?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.