US Bridges

US 319 SR 61 over Lost Creek

Good

Wakulla County, Florida · 1.2 Mi. S. Crawfordville · Structure no. 590048

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 SR 61 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 319 SR 61 over Lost Creek in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,076 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 319 SR 61
CrossesLost Creek
Location1.2 Mi. S. Crawfordville
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.16041, -84.38143
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2022)
Projected traffic23,076 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 SR 61 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 SR 61 over Lost 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 US 319 SR 61 over Lost Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 319 SR 61 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 SR 61 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.