US Bridges

US90 SR10 over Alligator Creek

Fair

Washington County, Florida · 1.7MI. West of SR277 · Structure no. 610002

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
429 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
4,381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10 over Alligator Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US90 SR10 over Alligator Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,601 by 2044. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS90 SR10
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location1.7MI. West of SR277
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.77756, -85.59483
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length429 ft (130.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,381 (2022)
Projected traffic7,601 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

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 US90 SR10 over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US90 SR10 over Alligator Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US90 SR10 over Alligator Creek carry?

About 4,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10 over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10 over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.