US Bridges

SR20 over Bluff Creek

Good

Liberty County, Florida · 6.3 MI E of Hosford · Structure no. 560062

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR20 over Bluff Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,766 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR20
CrossesBluff Creek
Location6.3 MI E of Hosford
RouteState Highway 20
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.38911, -84.69356
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,766 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR20 over Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR20 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR20 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.