US Bridges

CR 53 over North Mill Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Florida · 8.7 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 334024

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over North Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 53 over North Mill Creek in Lafayette County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR 53
CrossesNorth Mill Creek
Location8.7 MI South of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25528, -83.28306
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 53 over North Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 53 over North Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 53 over North Mill Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 53 over North Mill Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 53 over North Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.