US Bridges

CR257 over Raysor Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Florida · 1.8 Miles South I-10/SR8 · Structure no. 544075

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR257 over Raysor Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR257 over Raysor Creek in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR257
CrossesRaysor Creek
Location1.8 Miles South I-10/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 257
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.43387, -83.77201
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic715 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 CR257 over Raysor Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR257 over Raysor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR257 over Raysor Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR257 over Raysor Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR257 over Raysor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.