US Bridges

CR 14A over Econfina River

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 0.2 MI SW of CR 14 · Structure no. 380078

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14A over Econfina River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 14A over Econfina River in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 14A
CrossesEconfina River
Location0.2 MI SW of CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 14A
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28556, -83.63972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic262 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 14A over Econfina River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14A 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 14A over Econfina River carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 14A over Econfina River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14A over Econfina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.