US Bridges

Capitola Road over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 0.8 MI East of Baum Road · Structure no. 554005

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capitola Road over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Capitola Road over Unnamed Stream in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 87 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 5 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,840 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCapitola Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.8 MI East of Baum Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.45743, -84.07933
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,840 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capitola Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Capitola Road over Unnamed Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Capitola Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Capitola Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Capitola Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.