US Bridges

Grand Concourse SE over Josephine Creek

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 1.5 MI West of US-27 · Structure no. 094017

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse SE over Josephine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Concourse SE over Josephine Creek in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrand Concourse SE
CrossesJosephine Creek
Location1.5 MI West of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.37991, -81.42466
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Grand Concourse SE over Josephine Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Concourse SE 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 Grand Concourse SE over Josephine Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand Concourse SE over Josephine Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse SE over Josephine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.