US Bridges

Freeman Road over Econfina Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Florida · 1.7 MI E of US231/SR75 · Structure no. 534151

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Road over Econfina Creek is a steel culvert carrying Freeman Road over Econfina Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeman Road
CrossesEconfina Creek
Location1.7 MI E of US231/SR75
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.56958, -85.36231
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
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 Freeman Road over Econfina Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman Road over Econfina 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Freeman Road over Econfina Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Freeman Road over Econfina Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Freeman Road over Econfina Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.