US Bridges

CR 14 over Econfina River

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 0.6 MI East of US 221 · Structure no. 380046

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 over Econfina River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 14 over Econfina River in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 80 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 14
CrossesEconfina River
Location0.6 MI East of US 221
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28861, -83.62222
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 14 over Econfina River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is CR 14 over Econfina River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 14 over Econfina River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 over Econfina River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 14 over Econfina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.