US Bridges

River Avenue over Cemetery Run

PoorPosted for load

Taylor County, Florida · 0.2 MI E of SR 51 · Structure no. 384094

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Avenue over Cemetery Run is a concrete slab carrying River Avenue over Cemetery Run in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiver Avenue
CrossesCemetery Run
Location0.2 MI E of SR 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.69783, -83.35333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Avenue over Cemetery Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Avenue over Cemetery Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does River Avenue over Cemetery Run carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is River Avenue over Cemetery Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns River Avenue over Cemetery Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.