US Bridges

Cedar Creek RD over Elbow Branch

Fair

Putnam County, Florida · 1.9 MI N of CR 209 · Structure no. 760047

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek RD over Elbow Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cedar Creek RD over Elbow Branch in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCedar Creek RD
CrossesElbow Branch
Location1.9 MI N of CR 209
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.78927, -81.57861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2023)
Projected traffic869 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cedar Creek RD over Elbow Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek RD over Elbow Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cedar Creek RD over Elbow Branch carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Creek RD over Elbow Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek RD over Elbow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.