Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek
PoorLeon County, Florida · 0.9 MI West of Geddie RD · Structure no. 550803
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 3 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.