US Bridges

CR 216 over Branch of Rice Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Florida · 0.8 MI N of SR 100 · Structure no. 764034

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 216 over Branch of Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 216 over Branch of Rice Creek in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 71 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,154 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 216
CrossesBranch of Rice Creek
Location0.8 MI N of SR 100
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.66887, -81.68198
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic8,154 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 216 over Branch of Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CR 216 over Branch of 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 216 over Branch of Rice Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 216 over Branch of Rice Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 216 over Branch of Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.