US Bridges

CR 280 over Open Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 1.04 MI W of SR 277 · Structure no. 610084

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
158 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 280 over Open Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 280 over Open Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 280
CrossesOpen Creek
Location1.04 MI W of SR 277
RouteCounty Highway 280
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.72932, -85.62694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 280 over Open Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 280 over Open 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 280 over Open Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 280 over Open Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 280 over Open Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.