US Bridges

Capitola Road over Still Creek

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 2.16 Miles West of SR 59 · Structure no. 554035

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capitola Road over Still Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Capitola Road over Still Creek in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,380 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCapitola Road
CrossesStill Creek
Location2.16 Miles West of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.47484, -84.05524
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,380 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Capitola Road over Still Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capitola Road over Still 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Capitola Road over Still Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Capitola Road over Still Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Capitola Road over Still Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.