US Bridges

Cooley Road over Gum Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 0.45 Mile South of CR 162 · Structure no. 534026

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooley Road over Gum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooley Road over Gum 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 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCooley Road
CrossesGum Creek
Location0.45 Mile South of CR 162
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.86976, -85.54895
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cooley Road over Gum Creek built?

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

What condition is Cooley Road over Gum 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cooley Road over Gum Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cooley Road over Gum Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cooley Road over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.