US Bridges

Baker Creek Road over Baker Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 1.2 MI W of Bump Nose RD · Structure no. 534015

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Creek Road over Baker Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Baker Creek Road over Baker 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 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Creek Road
CrossesBaker Creek
Location1.2 MI W of Bump Nose RD
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.85258, -85.2871
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Baker Creek Road over Baker Creek built?

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

What condition is Baker Creek Road over Baker 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 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Creek Road over Baker Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Baker Creek Road over Baker Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Creek Road over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.