US Bridges

West V Road over Etoniah Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Florida · 0.9 Mi. N. of SR-100 · Structure no. 760063

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

West V Road over Etoniah Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West V Road over Etoniah Creek in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWest V Road
CrossesEtoniah Creek
Location0.9 Mi. N. of SR-100
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.73369, -81.82794
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2023)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 West V Road over Etoniah Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is West V Road over Etoniah 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does West V Road over Etoniah Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is West V Road over Etoniah Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns West V Road over Etoniah Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.