US Bridges

CR 157A over Shaw Creek

Poor

Gadsden County, Florida · 1.16 Miles North of CR 12 · Structure no. 504131

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 157A over Shaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 157A over Shaw Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 157A
CrossesShaw Creek
Location1.16 Miles North of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 157A
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.674, -84.33736
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 157A over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 157A over Shaw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 157A over Shaw Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 157A over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 157A over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.