US Bridges

CR 278 over Reedy Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 0.2 MI West of SR 77 · Structure no. 610014

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 278 over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 278 over Reedy Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 278
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.2 MI West of SR 77
RouteCounty Highway 278
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63202, -85.58525
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,562 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 278 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 278 over Reedy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 278 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 278 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR 278 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.