US Bridges

CR 276 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 2.2 MI West of US231/SR75 · Structure no. 530043

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 276 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 276 over Cypress Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 276
CrossesCypress Creek
Location2.2 MI West of US231/SR75
RouteCounty Highway 276
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.69745, -85.43003
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 276 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 276 over Cypress 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 276 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 276 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 276 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.