CR278 (pioneer Rd) over Hard Labor Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Florida · 2.3 Mi. W. of SR 77 · Structure no. 610044
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR278 (pioneer Rd) over Hard Labor Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR278 (pioneer Rd) over Hard Labor 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR278 (pioneer Rd) over Hard Labor Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR278 (pioneer Rd) over Hard Labor Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR278 (pioneer Rd) over Hard Labor Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is CR278 (pioneer Rd) over Hard Labor Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR278 (pioneer Rd) over Hard Labor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.