US Bridges

CR 239A over Fern Pond Creek

Fair

Union County, Florida · 1.6 Mi. W. of SR 121 · Structure no. 390021

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 239A over Fern Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 239A over Fern Pond Creek in Union County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 239A
CrossesFern Pond Creek
Location1.6 Mi. W. of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway C239A
CountyUnion County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.96825, -82.43364
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 239A over Fern Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 239A over Fern Pond 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 CR 239A over Fern Pond Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 239A over Fern Pond Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns CR 239A over Fern Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.