US Bridges

CR 277 over Gum Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 0.49 Miles North of CR164 · Structure no. 530028

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 277 over Gum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 277 over Gum Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 277
CrossesGum Creek
Location0.49 Miles North of CR164
RouteCounty Highway 277
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.84403, -85.56966
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic770 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 277 over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 277 over Gum 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 277 over Gum Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 277 over Gum Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns CR 277 over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.