US Bridges

Bess Nook Road over Gum Creek

Fair

Washington County, Florida · 0.46MI S of Bethel RD · Structure no. 614092

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bess Nook Road over Gum Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bess Nook Road over Gum Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBess Nook Road
CrossesGum Creek
Location0.46MI S of Bethel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.72429, -85.73992
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bess Nook Road over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bess Nook Road over Gum 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bess Nook Road over Gum Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bess Nook Road over Gum Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bess Nook Road over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.