US Bridges

Gin Road over Delaney Creek

Good

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 2.13MI W of Chumuckla Spr · Structure no. 584202

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gin Road over Delaney Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gin Road over Delaney Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGin Road
CrossesDelaney Creek
Location2.13MI W of Chumuckla Spr
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.76528, -87.26833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Gin Road over Delaney Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gin Road over Delaney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Gin Road over Delaney Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gin Road over Delaney Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gin Road over Delaney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.