US Bridges

CR 138 (se CR 490) over Trib to Suwannee Rvr

Good

Lafayette County, Florida · 0.6 MI E of SE CR 500 · Structure no. 334025

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 138 (se CR 490) over Trib to Suwannee Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 138 (se CR 490) over Trib to Suwannee Rvr 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 138 (se CR 490)
CrossesTrib to Suwannee Rvr
Location0.6 MI E of SE CR 500
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyLafayette County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.88278, -82.91722
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 138 (se CR 490) over Trib to Suwannee Rvr built?

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

What condition is CR 138 (se CR 490) over Trib to Suwannee Rvr 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 138 (se CR 490) over Trib to Suwannee Rvr carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 138 (se CR 490) over Trib to Suwannee Rvr?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 138 (se CR 490) over Trib to Suwannee Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.