US Bridges

CR 271 over Lake Seminole

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 2.8 MI North of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 530016

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 271 over Lake Seminole is a concrete slab carrying CR 271 over Lake Seminole in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 271
CrossesLake Seminole
Location2.8 MI North of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.74892, -84.93992
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 271 over Lake Seminole built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 271 over Lake Seminole 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 271 over Lake Seminole carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 271 over Lake Seminole?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 271 over Lake Seminole?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.