US Bridges

SR20 over Blue Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Florida · 3.0 Miles E of SR65 · Structure no. 560018

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR20 over Blue Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,766 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR20
CrossesBlue Creek
Location3.0 Miles E of SR65
RouteState Highway 20
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.38444, -84.74694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,766 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR20 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR20 over Blue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR20 over Blue Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR20 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.