US Bridges

River Road over Tiffs Creek

GoodPosted for load

Glades County, Florida · 1.3MI West of US 27 · Structure no. 054018

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Tiffs Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying River Road over Tiffs Creek in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesTiffs Creek
Location1.3MI West of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.8173, -81.10237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2023)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 River Road over Tiffs Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Tiffs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Tiffs Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Tiffs Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Tiffs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.