US Bridges

CR 251 (nw CR 101) over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Florida · 0.4 MI North of CR 250 · Structure no. 330005

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 251 (nw CR 101) over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 251 (nw CR 101) over Mill Creek in Lafayette County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 251 (nw CR 101)
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.4 MI North of CR 250
RouteCounty Highway 251
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25261, -83.26639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic262 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 251 (nw CR 101) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 251 (nw CR 101) over Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 251 (nw CR 101) over Mill Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 251 (nw CR 101) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 251 (nw CR 101) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.