US Bridges

Big Joe Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Florida · 0.7 MI South of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 544069

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Joe Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Big Joe Road over Wolf Creek in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Joe Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.7 MI South of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51339, -83.79464
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic302 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Big Joe Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Joe Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Big Joe Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Big Joe Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Big Joe Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.