CR 51 over Little Alapaha River
GoodPosted for loadHamilton County, Florida · 5 Miles North of CR 6 · Structure no. 320021
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 51 over Little Alapaha River is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 51 over Little Alapaha River in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 51 over Little Alapaha River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 51 over Little Alapaha River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does CR 51 over Little Alapaha River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is CR 51 over Little Alapaha River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 51 over Little Alapaha River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.