US Bridges

E. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of Josephine DR · Structure no. 094015

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

About this bridge

E. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E. 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Josephine Ct.
CrossesJosephine Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Josephine DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.3899, -81.42515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 E. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek built?

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

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

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

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

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.