US Bridges

W. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek

Good

Highlands County, Florida · 0.1MI Nof Lk Josephine DR · Structure no. 094014

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW. Josephine Ct.
CrossesJosephine Creek
Location0.1MI Nof Lk Josephine DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.38874, -81.42767
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic347 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Josephine Ct. over Josephine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.