US Bridges

CR 273 over Hard Labor Creek

Fair

Washington County, Florida · 0.05 MI North of CR 278 · Structure no. 610035

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 273 over Hard Labor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 273 over Hard Labor Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 273
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location0.05 MI North of CR 278
RouteCounty Highway 273
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.65694, -85.49437
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 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 traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 273 over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 273 over Hard Labor 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 273 over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 273 over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR 273 over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.