US Bridges

CR375/SMITH Crk RD over Betsy Branch

Fair

Wakulla County, Florida · 15.0 Miles South of SR20 · Structure no. 590036

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR375/SMITH Crk RD over Betsy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR375/SMITH Crk RD over Betsy Branch in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 74 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR375/SMITH Crk RD
CrossesBetsy Branch
Location15.0 Miles South of SR20
RouteCounty Highway 375
CountyWakulla County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.21381, -84.67267
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic660 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR375/SMITH Crk RD over Betsy Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is CR375/SMITH Crk RD over Betsy Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR375/SMITH Crk RD over Betsy Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR375/SMITH Crk RD over Betsy Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR375/SMITH Crk RD over Betsy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.