US Bridges

CR 146 over Gum Creek

Fair

Madison County, Florida · 1 MI S of Ga State Line · Structure no. 350025

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 146 over Gum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 146 over Gum Creek in Madison County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 146
CrossesGum Creek
Location1 MI S of Ga State Line
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyMadison County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63565, -83.58067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 146 over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 146 over Gum 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 146 over Gum Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 146 over Gum Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns CR 146 over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.