US Bridges

Joe Thomas Road W over Harvey Creek

Poor

Leon County, Florida · 1.8 Miles South of SR 20 · Structure no. 554014

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Thomas Road W over Harvey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Joe Thomas Road W over Harvey Creek in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Thomas Road W
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location1.8 Miles South of SR 20
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40375, -84.5315
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Joe Thomas Road W over Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Thomas Road W over Harvey 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 Joe Thomas Road W over Harvey Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Joe Thomas Road W over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Joe Thomas Road W over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.