US Bridges

Griffin Rd. over LA Vica Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hernando County, Florida · 1.1MI S of SR-50/US-98 · Structure no. 084012

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin Rd. over LA Vica Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Griffin Rd. over LA Vica Creek in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGriffin Rd.
CrossesLA Vica Creek
Location1.1MI S of SR-50/US-98
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.52289, -82.35786
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic625 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Griffin Rd. over LA Vica Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin Rd. over LA Vica 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Griffin Rd. over LA Vica Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Griffin Rd. over LA Vica Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin Rd. over LA Vica Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.