US Bridges

CR 2224 over Blue Creek

Poor

Liberty County, Florida · 2.9 Miles South of SR 20 · Structure no. 560036

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2224 over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2224 over Blue Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2224
CrossesBlue Creek
Location2.9 Miles South of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 2224
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35433, -84.72147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic385 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$642,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2224 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2224 over Blue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2224 over Blue Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 2224 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns CR 2224 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.