US Bridges

CR259 over Ward Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Florida · 3.6 MI W of US 19 · Structure no. 544089

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR259 over Ward Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR259 over Ward Creek in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesCR259
CrossesWard Creek
Location3.6 MI W of US 19
RouteCounty Highway 259
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.60492, -83.89319
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR259 over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR259 over Ward 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 CR259 over Ward Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR259 over Ward Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR259 over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.