US Bridges

SR373 Orange Ave over Black Creek

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 0.33MI E of SR371 · Structure no. 550037

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR373 Orange Ave over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR373 Orange Ave over Black Creek in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,290 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR373 Orange Ave
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.33MI E of SR371
RouteState Highway 373
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41268, -84.30473
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,290 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR373 Orange Ave over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR373 Orange Ave over Black 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR373 Orange Ave over Black Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR373 Orange Ave over Black Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR373 Orange Ave over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.