US Bridges

New Bridge Road over Cowarts Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Florida · 0.6 Miles West of CR 167 · Structure no. 534021

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bridge Road over Cowarts Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Bridge Road over Cowarts Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Bridge Road
CrossesCowarts Creek
Location0.6 Miles West of CR 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.97847, -85.24978
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 New Bridge Road over Cowarts Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bridge Road over Cowarts 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does New Bridge Road over Cowarts Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is New Bridge Road over Cowarts Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns New Bridge Road over Cowarts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.