US Bridges

Fishcreek Road over California Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 0.5 MI West of US 19 · Structure no. 384023

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishcreek Road over California Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fishcreek Road over California Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFishcreek Road
CrossesCalifornia Creek
Location0.5 MI West of US 19
RouteCounty Highway 485
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.88453, -83.42139
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2024)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Fishcreek Road over California Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fishcreek Road over California 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fishcreek Road over California Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Fishcreek Road over California Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Fishcreek Road over California Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.