US Bridges

CR 148 over Little Alapaha River

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Florida · 1.1 Miles West of US 129 · Structure no. 324233

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 148 over Little Alapaha River is a concrete slab carrying CR 148 over Little Alapaha River in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 148
CrossesLittle Alapaha River
Location1.1 Miles West of US 129
RouteCounty Highway 148
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55315, -82.99444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 148 over Little Alapaha River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 148 over Little Alapaha River 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 148 over Little Alapaha River carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 148 over Little Alapaha River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 148 over Little Alapaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.