US Bridges

Camp Grade Road over Steinhatchee River

PoorPosted for load

Lafayette County, Florida · 0.2 MI East of SR 51 · Structure no. 334001

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Grade Road over Steinhatchee River is a steel truss - thru carrying Camp Grade Road over Steinhatchee River in Lafayette County, Florida. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 104 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCamp Grade Road
CrossesSteinhatchee River
Location0.2 MI East of SR 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.84253, -83.30837
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5.5 US tons
Inventory rating4.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic261 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Grade Road over Steinhatchee River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Camp Grade Road over Steinhatchee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Grade Road over Steinhatchee River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Camp Grade Road over Steinhatchee River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Grade Road over Steinhatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.