US Bridges

US-27 (SR-20) over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 4.7 Mi.W.Of Lafayette Co. · Structure no. 380005

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 (SR-20) over Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-27 (SR-20) over Raccoon Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 74 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS-27 (SR-20)
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location4.7 Mi.W.Of Lafayette Co.
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.10306, -83.43944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-27 (SR-20) over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US-27 (SR-20) over Raccoon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 (SR-20) over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-27 (SR-20) over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns US-27 (SR-20) over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.