US Bridges

CR 158 over Sundown Creek

Good

Madison County, Florida · 3 MI East of US 221 · Structure no. 350016

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 158 over Sundown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 158 over Sundown Creek in Madison County, Florida. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 106 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesCR 158
CrossesSundown Creek
Location3 MI East of US 221
RouteCounty Highway 158
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41929, -83.58312
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic261 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 158 over Sundown Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 158 over Sundown 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 158 over Sundown Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 158 over Sundown Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 158 over Sundown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.