US Bridges

CR 6 over Buzzard Bay Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Florida · 0.7 MI East of US 41 · Structure no. 324303

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Buzzard Bay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 6 over Buzzard Bay Creek in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCR 6
CrossesBuzzard Bay Creek
Location0.7 MI East of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51889, -82.93472
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 6 over Buzzard Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Buzzard Bay 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 6 over Buzzard Bay Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Buzzard Bay Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 6 over Buzzard Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.