US Bridges

SR 65 over Black Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Florida · Sumatra · Structure no. 560053

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
260 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 65 over Black Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 65
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSumatra
RouteState Highway 65
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.02612, -84.98182
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 65 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Black 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 SR 65 over Black Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Black Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.