US Bridges

Allen Park Road over Vassey Creek

FairPosted for load

Levy County, Florida · 1 MI Northwest of CR 40A · Structure no. 344006

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Park Road over Vassey Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allen Park Road over Vassey Creek in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2047. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen Park Road
CrossesVassey Creek
Location1 MI Northwest of CR 40A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLevy County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.03833, -82.73417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2025)
Projected traffic88 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allen Park Road over Vassey Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Allen Park Road over Vassey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Allen Park Road over Vassey Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Allen Park Road over Vassey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Park Road over Vassey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.