US Bridges

Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080501000003106

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek is a steel other carrying Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 54 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Creek-Bridge
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 100.2
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.10731, -84.95578
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (—)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Black Creek-Bridge over Black 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.