US Bridges

SR59 over Lloyd Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Florida · 1.0MI S of SR8 I10 · Structure no. 540061

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,451
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR59 over Lloyd Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR59 over Lloyd Creek in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,517 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR59
CrossesLloyd Creek
Location1.0MI S of SR8 I10
RouteState Highway 59
CountyJefferson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.47473, -84.02204
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2022)
Projected traffic2,517 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR59 over Lloyd Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR59 over Lloyd 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR59 over Lloyd Creek carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR59 over Lloyd Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR59 over Lloyd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.