US Bridges

CR 257 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Florida · 1.0 MI North of I10/SR8 · Structure no. 540018

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 257 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 257 over Wolf Creek in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 257
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.0 MI North of I10/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 257
CountyJefferson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.46715, -83.76141
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 257 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR 257 over Wolf 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 CR 257 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 257 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 257 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.