US Bridges

CR 6 over Bee Haven Bay

Good

Hamilton County, Florida · 5.9MI West of CR 135 · Structure no. 324308

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Bee Haven Bay is a steel culvert carrying CR 6 over Bee Haven Bay in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCR 6
CrossesBee Haven Bay
Location5.9MI West of CR 135
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.5075, -82.82889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2046
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 Bee Haven Bay built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Bee Haven Bay 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Bee Haven Bay carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Bee Haven Bay?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 6 over Bee Haven Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.