US Bridges

SR65 over Telogia Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Florida · 1.3 Miles S. of SR20 · Structure no. 560057

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR65 over Telogia Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR65 over Telogia Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,378 by 2044. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR65
CrossesTelogia Creek
Location1.3 Miles S. of SR20
RouteState Highway 65
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.37417, -84.8057
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,378 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 SR65 over Telogia Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR65 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR65 over Telogia Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR65 over Telogia Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR65 over Telogia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.