US Bridges

Jefferson St. over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Taylor County, Florida · 1.1 Mi. N. of SR-20 · Structure no. 380008

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson St. over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson St. over Spring Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 84 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,716 by 2047. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson St.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.1 Mi. N. of SR-20
RouteCounty Highway 221
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.12736, -83.58228
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2025)
Projected traffic9,716 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson St. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Jefferson St. over Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson St. over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson St. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jefferson St. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.