US Bridges

CR 25A over Swift Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hamilton County, Florida · 3.75 MI West of US 41 · Structure no. 320049

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25A over Swift Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 25A over Swift Creek in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 25A
CrossesSwift Creek
Location3.75 MI West of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 25A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35083, -82.81778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic955 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 25A over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25A over Swift 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 25A over Swift Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 25A over Swift Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25A over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.