US Bridges

CR 257 over Beasley Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Florida · 5.5 MI South of I10/SR8 · Structure no. 544076

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 257 over Beasley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 257 over Beasley 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2043. The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesCR 257
CrossesBeasley Creek
Location5.5 MI South of I10/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 257
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.39223, -83.81132
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic715 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 CR 257 over Beasley Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 257 over Beasley 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 Beasley Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 257 over Beasley Creek?

The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 257 over Beasley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.