US Bridges

CR 249 over Tiger Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Florida · 1.6 MI North of I-75 · Structure no. 320030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 249 over Tiger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 249 over Tiger Creek in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 249
CrossesTiger Creek
Location1.6 MI North of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyHamilton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50232, -82.98628
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 249 over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 249 over Tiger 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 CR 249 over Tiger Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 249 over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 249 over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.