US Bridges

SR20 over Harvey Creek

Good

Leon County, Florida · 5.5 Mi. East of Bloxham · Structure no. 550133

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Harvey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR20 over Harvey Creek in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR20
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location5.5 Mi. East of Bloxham
RouteState Highway 20
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41373, -84.55159
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR20 over Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR20 over Harvey Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR20 over Harvey Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR20 over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.