US Bridges

Satellite Road over Gum Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 1.23 MI E of CR 277 · Structure no. 534113

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satellite Road over Gum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Satellite Road over Gum Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSatellite Road
CrossesGum Creek
Location1.23 MI E of CR 277
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.86296, -85.55906
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2023)
Projected traffic36 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 Satellite Road over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Satellite 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Satellite Road over Gum Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Satellite Road over Gum Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Satellite Road over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.