US Bridges

Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Gadsden County, Florida · 1.87 MI South of CR 274 · Structure no. 504020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCane Creek Road
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.87 MI South of CR 274
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51402, -84.65467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic259 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.