US Bridges

East River Road over Cow Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Florida · 2.0 MI NW Putnam CO Blvd · Structure no. 764023

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,031
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East River Road over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East River Road over Cow Creek in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 76 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 1,031 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,789 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast River Road
CrossesCow Creek
Location2.0 MI NW Putnam CO Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.67972, -81.62139
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,031 (2023)
Projected traffic1,789 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East River Road over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is East River Road over Cow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does East River Road over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,031 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East River Road over Cow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East River Road over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.