CR 12 over Big Gulley Creek
PoorPosted for loadLiberty County, Florida · 7.8 Miles West of SR 65 · Structure no. 560026
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 12 over Big Gulley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 12 over Big Gulley Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 12 over Big Gulley Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 12 over Big Gulley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 12 over Big Gulley Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CR 12 over Big Gulley Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 12 over Big Gulley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.