US Bridges

I-75 (SR-93) over Tiger Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Florida · 1.6 Mi. N. of CR-249 · Structure no. 320035

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (SR-93) over Tiger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 (SR-93) over Tiger Creek in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 (SR-93)
CrossesTiger Creek
Location1.6 Mi. N. of CR-249
RouteInterstate 75
CountyHamilton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.48964, -83.01762
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2022)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-75 (SR-93) over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-75 (SR-93) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 (SR-93) over Tiger Creek carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (SR-93) over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-75 (SR-93) over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.