US Bridges

Bradley Road over Carpenter Sink Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Florida · 0.6 Miles West of SR 69 · Structure no. 534005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Road over Carpenter Sink Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradley Road over Carpenter Sink Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBradley Road
CrossesCarpenter Sink Creek
Location0.6 Miles West of SR 69
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.61984, -85.03889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2023)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bradley Road over Carpenter Sink Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley Road over Carpenter Sink Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bradley Road over Carpenter Sink Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bradley Road over Carpenter Sink Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley Road over Carpenter Sink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.