US Bridges

CR 239A over Bluff Creek

Good

Union County, Florida · 0.7 MI East of CR 239 · Structure no. 394008

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 239A over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 239A over Bluff Creek in Union County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 239A
CrossesBluff Creek
Location0.7 MI East of CR 239
RouteCounty Highway 239A
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.96806, -82.45389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 5 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 239A over Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 239A over Bluff Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 239A over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 239A over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.