US Bridges

Johns Way Road over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Florida · 0.6 MI South of CR 276 · Structure no. 614130

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johns Way Road over Flat Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johns Way Road over Flat Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohns Way Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location0.6 MI South of CR 276
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.69678, -85.5341
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic87 by 2045
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 Johns Way Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Johns Way Road over Flat 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Johns Way Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Johns Way Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Johns Way Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.