US Bridges

CR 250 over Suwannee River Overflow

Fair

Lafayette County, Florida · 0.1 MI W of Suwannee Rvr · Structure no. 330006

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,211
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 over Suwannee River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying CR 250 over Suwannee River Overflow in Lafayette County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 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 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 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,101 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCR 250
CrossesSuwannee River Overflow
Location0.1 MI W of Suwannee Rvr
RouteCounty Highway 250
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24528, -83.25306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2024)
Projected traffic2,101 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 250 over Suwannee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is CR 250 over Suwannee River Overflow 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 250 over Suwannee River Overflow carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 over Suwannee River Overflow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR 250 over Suwannee River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.