US Bridges

Barineau Road over Willacoochee Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.76 Miles West of CR 65 · Structure no. 504135

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barineau Road over Willacoochee Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Barineau Road 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarineau Road
CrossesWillacoochee Creek
Location0.76 Miles West of CR 65
RouteCounty Highway 159A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.68271, -84.55208
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Barineau Road over Willacoochee Creek built?

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

What condition is Barineau Road over Willacoochee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Barineau Road over Willacoochee Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Barineau Road over Willacoochee Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Barineau Road over Willacoochee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.