US Bridges

Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080501000003119

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
25
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesBlack Creek-Bridge
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationNational Forest
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19414, -84.88172
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (—)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

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 25 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Black Creek-Bridge over Black Creek?

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