CR 53 over Four Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadLafayette County, Florida · 13 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 330021
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 53 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 53 over Four Mile Creek in Lafayette County, Florida. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,949 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 53 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 53 over Four Mile 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 53 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is CR 53 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 53 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.