US Bridges

CR 1656 over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 1.5 MI East of US231/SR75 · Structure no. 530027

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1656 over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1656 over Little Dry Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 1656
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location1.5 MI East of US231/SR75
RouteCounty Highway 1656
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.69925, -85.36867
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1656 over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1656 over Little Dry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1656 over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 1656 over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns CR 1656 over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.