US Bridges

Fisher Creek-Bridg over Fisher Creek

Fair

Leon County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080506000003133

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fisher Creek-Bridg over Fisher Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fisher Creek-Bridg over Fisher Creek in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Creek-Bridg
CrossesFisher Creek
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 305
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35044, -84.40192
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (—)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Creek-Bridg over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Creek-Bridg over Fisher 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fisher Creek-Bridg over Fisher Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fisher Creek-Bridg over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Creek-Bridg over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.