US Bridges

Walker Springs RD over Welaunee Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Florida · 4.4 Miles East of CR 259 · Structure no. 544083

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Springs RD over Welaunee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walker Springs RD over Welaunee Creek in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWalker Springs RD
CrossesWelaunee Creek
Location4.4 Miles East of CR 259
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.33826, -83.90461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Walker Springs RD over Welaunee Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Springs RD over Welaunee 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Walker Springs RD over Welaunee Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walker Springs RD over Welaunee Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Walker Springs RD over Welaunee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.