CR 173 over Gum Creek No. 2
PoorWashington County, Florida · 0.5MI N of Bess Nook RD · Structure no. 610026
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 173 over Gum Creek No. 2 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 173 over Gum Creek No. 2 in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 173 over Gum Creek No. 2 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 173 over Gum Creek No. 2 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 173 over Gum Creek No. 2 carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is CR 173 over Gum Creek No. 2?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns CR 173 over Gum Creek No. 2?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.