US Bridges

SR-47 over Craggs Creek

Fair

Gilchrist County, Florida · 1.4 Mi. S. of CR-232 · Structure no. 310004

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Craggs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-47 over Craggs Creek in Gilchrist County, Florida. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 78 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesCraggs Creek
Location1.4 Mi. S. of CR-232
RouteState Highway 47
CountyGilchrist County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.70612, -82.75611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2045
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR-47 over Craggs Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR-47 over Craggs Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-47 over Craggs Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Craggs Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-47 over Craggs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.