US Bridges

CR 157 over Ochlockonee River

Poor

Leon County, Florida · 3.7 MI East of US27/SR63 · Structure no. 550062

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
528 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 157 over Ochlockonee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 157 over Ochlockonee River in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2043. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 157
CrossesOchlockonee River
Location3.7 MI East of US27/SR63
RouteCounty Highway 157
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.58498, -84.3592
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length528 ft (160.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 157 over Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 157 over Ochlockonee River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 157 over Ochlockonee River carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 157 over Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 157 over Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.