US Bridges

CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola River Relief

Fair

Gulf County, Florida · 2.0 Miles East of SR 71 · Structure no. 514053

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola River Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola River Relief in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 22-LAKEGROVE RD
CrossesChipola River Relief
Location2.0 Miles East of SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.12728, -85.1785
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2023)
Projected traffic424 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola River Relief built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola River Relief 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola River Relief carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola River Relief?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.