US Bridges

Wadesboro Road over Black Creek

Poor

Leon County, Florida · 0.96 Mi. S. of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 550056

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadesboro Road over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wadesboro Road over Black Creek in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWadesboro Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.96 Mi. S. of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 364
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50103, -84.08074
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic770 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wadesboro Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadesboro Road over Black Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wadesboro Road over Black Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wadesboro Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Wadesboro Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.