US Bridges

Kennedy Creek-Brid over Kennedy Creek

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080501000003115

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Kennedy Creek-Brid over Kennedy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kennedy Creek-Brid over Kennedy Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Creek-Brid
CrossesKennedy Creek
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 115.5
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.07653, -85.07075
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (—)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Kennedy Creek-Brid over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Creek-Brid over Kennedy 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 Kennedy Creek-Brid over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Kennedy Creek-Brid over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Creek-Brid over Kennedy Creek?

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