US Bridges

SW CR 231A over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Union County, Florida · 0.7 Miles East of SR 121 · Structure no. 390012

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW CR 231A over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW CR 231A over Five Mile Creek in Union County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSW CR 231A
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.7 Miles East of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 231A
CountyUnion County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.97516, -82.38531
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic434 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SW CR 231A over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW CR 231A over Five Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SW CR 231A over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SW CR 231A over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SW CR 231A over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.