US Bridges

SR20 over Telogia Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Florida · 2.3MI E of Bristol · Structure no. 560061

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
515 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Telogia Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR20 over Telogia Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2044. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR20
CrossesTelogia Creek
Location2.3MI E of Bristol
RouteState Highway 20
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42637, -84.92726
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR20 over Telogia Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR20 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR20 over Telogia Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Telogia Creek?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR20 over Telogia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.