US Bridges

CR 270 over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Florida · 4.9 Miles North of SR 12 · Structure no. 560039

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270 over Sweetwater Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 270 over Sweetwater Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 270
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location4.9 Miles North of SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.52494, -84.96978
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2022)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 270 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270 over Sweetwater 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 CR 270 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 270 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns CR 270 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.