US Bridges

SR59 over Burnt Mill Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Florida · 1.5 MI North of SR20 · Structure no. 540065

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,451
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR59 over Burnt Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR59 over Burnt Mill Creek in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR59
CrossesBurnt Mill Creek
Location1.5 MI North of SR20
RouteState Highway 59
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42549, -84.01996
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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 Burnt Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR59 over Burnt 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR59 over Burnt Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is SR59 over Burnt Mill Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR59 over Burnt Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.