US Bridges

Dempsey Barron RD over Telogia Creek

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Florida · 3.2 Miles North of SR 20 · Structure no. 560031

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
460 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dempsey Barron RD over Telogia Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dempsey Barron RD over Telogia Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2043. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDempsey Barron RD
CrossesTelogia Creek
Location3.2 Miles North of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 1641
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44997, -84.8617
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic385 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dempsey Barron RD over Telogia Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dempsey Barron RD over Telogia 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dempsey Barron RD over Telogia Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Dempsey Barron RD over Telogia Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dempsey Barron RD over Telogia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.