US Bridges

CR 22-ROSE Street over Sopchoppy River

Poor

Wakulla County, Florida · 0.65 Miles West of US 319 · Structure no. 590029

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22-ROSE Street over Sopchoppy River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 22-ROSE Street over Sopchoppy River in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 22-ROSE Street
CrossesSopchoppy River
Location0.65 Miles West of US 319
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.06291, -84.50087
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic79 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 22-ROSE Street over Sopchoppy River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22-ROSE Street over Sopchoppy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 22-ROSE Street over Sopchoppy River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 22-ROSE Street over Sopchoppy River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 22-ROSE Street over Sopchoppy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.