US Bridges

SR273 over Little Alligator Creek

Good

Jackson County, Florida · 5.9 MI W. of US231 SR75 · Structure no. 530940

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR273 over Little Alligator Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR273 over Little Alligator Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR273
CrossesLittle Alligator Creek
Location5.9 MI W. of US231 SR75
RouteState Highway 273
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.88861, -85.46778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2044
Trucks18%
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

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 SR273 over Little Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR273 over Little Alligator Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR273 over Little Alligator Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR273 over Little Alligator Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR273 over Little Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.