US Bridges

CR 12 over Rowletts Creek

Poor

Liberty County, Florida · 0.5 MI West of SR 65 · Structure no. 564068

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 over Rowletts Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 12 over Rowletts Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 12
CrossesRowletts Creek
Location0.5 MI West of SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.16056, -84.96667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic521 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 12 over Rowletts Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 over Rowletts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 12 over Rowletts Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 over Rowletts Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 12 over Rowletts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.