US Bridges

Bump Nose Road over Waddells Mill Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 1.17 Miles South of CR162 · Structure no. 534163

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bump Nose Road over Waddells Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bump Nose Road over Waddells Mill Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBump Nose Road
CrossesWaddells Mill Creek
Location1.17 Miles South of CR162
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.86084, -85.26561
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2023)
Projected traffic163 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Bump Nose Road over Waddells Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bump Nose Road over Waddells Mill 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 Bump Nose Road over Waddells Mill Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bump Nose Road over Waddells Mill Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bump Nose Road over Waddells Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.