US Bridges

Cart Ford-Bridge over Cart Ford

Fair

Wakulla County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080506000003137

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Cart Ford-Bridge over Cart Ford is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cart Ford-Bridge over Cart Ford in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCart Ford-Bridge
CrossesCart Ford
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 312.2
CountyWakulla County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.23419, -84.44089
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (—)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cart Ford-Bridge over Cart Ford built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cart Ford-Bridge over Cart Ford 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 Cart Ford-Bridge over Cart Ford carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Cart Ford-Bridge over Cart Ford?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cart Ford-Bridge over Cart Ford?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.