US Bridges

SR-100 over Rice Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Florida · 1.86 Mi. W. of CR-309 · Structure no. 760029

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-100 over Rice Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-100 over Rice Creek in Putnam 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,880 by 2045. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-100
CrossesRice Creek
Location1.86 Mi. W. of CR-309
RouteState Highway 100
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.68817, -81.74197
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,880 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-100 over Rice Creek built?

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

What condition is SR-100 over Rice 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-100 over Rice Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-100 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-100 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.