US Bridges

SR-26 over Joppa Creek

Fair

Gilchrist County, Florida · 3.3 Mi. E. of SR-49 · Structure no. 310008

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-26 over Joppa Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR-26 over Joppa Creek in Gilchrist County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 74 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-26
CrossesJoppa Creek
Location3.3 Mi. E. of SR-49
RouteState Highway 26
CountyGilchrist County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.62091, -82.76379
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-26 over Joppa Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR-26 over Joppa 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR-26 over Joppa Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-26 over Joppa Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR-26 over Joppa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.