US Bridges

Tram Road over Gum Creek

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 8.9 Miles East of US319 · Structure no. 554025

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tram Road over Gum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tram Road over Gum Creek in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTram Road
CrossesGum Creek
Location8.9 Miles East of US319
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.37017, -84.08981
Functional classRural Minor 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 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 traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tram Road over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tram Road over Gum Creek 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 Tram Road over Gum Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tram Road over Gum Creek?

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

Who owns Tram Road over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.