US Bridges

SW 99th Avenue over Tiger Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Florida · 0.3 MI South of CR 249 · Structure no. 324307

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 99th Avenue over Tiger Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SW 99th Avenue over Tiger Creek in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 99th Avenue
CrossesTiger Creek
Location0.3 MI South of CR 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.49778, -82.98056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SW 99th Avenue over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 99th Avenue over Tiger 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 SW 99th Avenue over Tiger Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 99th Avenue over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SW 99th Avenue over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.