US Bridges

SR71 over Bridge Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 0.7MI North of I10 SR8 · Structure no. 530117

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR71 over Bridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR71 over Bridge Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,842 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR71
CrossesBridge Creek
Location0.7MI North of I10 SR8
RouteState Highway 71
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.73044, -85.18508
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 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 traffic17,200 (2022)
Projected traffic29,842 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR71 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR71 over Bridge 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR71 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR71 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns SR71 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.