US Bridges

Buckhorn Creek RD over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Wakulla County, Florida · 0.8 Miles South of CR372 · Structure no. 594065

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckhorn Creek RD over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Buckhorn Creek RD over Buckhorn Creek in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBuckhorn Creek RD
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location0.8 Miles South of CR372
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.04034, -84.46987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic67 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckhorn Creek RD over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckhorn Creek RD over Buckhorn 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Buckhorn Creek RD over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buckhorn Creek RD over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Buckhorn Creek RD over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.