US Bridges

Black Creek Bridge over Black Creek

Good

Wakulla County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080506000032118

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Black Creek Bridge over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Black Creek Bridge over Black Creek in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesBlack Creek Bridge
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 313
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.26725, -84.40142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (—)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Black Creek Bridge over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Creek Bridge over Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Black Creek Bridge over Black Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Black Creek Bridge over Black Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Black Creek Bridge over Black Creek?

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