US Bridges

US231 SR75 over Spring Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 2.0MI North of SR2 · Structure no. 530910

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,815
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US231 SR75 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying US231 SR75 over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7,815 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,558 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS231 SR75
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0MI North of SR2
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.98531, -85.40717
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,815 (2022)
Projected traffic13,558 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US231 SR75 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US231 SR75 over Spring 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 US231 SR75 over Spring Creek carry?

About 7,815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US231 SR75 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US231 SR75 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.