US Bridges

Penny Road over Little Alligator Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 2.17 Miles East of SR 273 · Structure no. 534027

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penny Road over Little Alligator Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Penny Road over Little Alligator 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPenny Road
CrossesLittle Alligator Creek
Location2.17 Miles East of SR 273
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.85128, -85.46578
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 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 traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Penny Road over Little Alligator Creek built?

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

What condition is Penny Road over Little Alligator 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Penny Road over Little Alligator Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Penny Road over Little Alligator Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Penny Road over Little Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.