SR273 over Alligator Creek
GoodWashington County, Florida · 3.0MI NE of Chipley · Structure no. 610078
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR273 over Alligator Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR273 over Alligator Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR273 over Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR273 over Alligator 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR273 over Alligator Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR273 over Alligator Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR273 over Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.