Chumuckla Springs over Bell Creek
FairPosted for loadSanta Rosa County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Bell Crk RD in · Structure no. 584194
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 71 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chumuckla Springs over Bell Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chumuckla Springs over Bell Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chumuckla Springs over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chumuckla Springs over Bell 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Chumuckla Springs over Bell Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Chumuckla Springs over Bell Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Chumuckla Springs over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.