US Bridges

Juniper Creek-Brid over Juniper Creek

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080501000003128

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Juniper Creek-Brid over Juniper Creek is a concrete slab carrying Juniper Creek-Brid over Juniper Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesJuniper Creek-Brid
CrossesJuniper Creek
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 126.6
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.12033, -84.76508
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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (—)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Juniper Creek-Brid over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 15 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Juniper Creek-Brid over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Creek-Brid over Juniper Creek?

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