US Bridges

CR 61 over Wakulla River

Poor

Wakulla County, Florida · 0.1 Miles South of SR 267 · Structure no. 590013

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 over Wakulla River is a steel culvert carrying CR 61 over Wakulla River in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 124 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 61
CrossesWakulla River
Location0.1 Miles South of SR 267
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyWakulla County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24224, -84.31244
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61 over Wakulla River built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is CR 61 over Wakulla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 61 over Wakulla River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 61 over Wakulla River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns CR 61 over Wakulla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.