US Bridges

Hard Labor Road over Hard Labor Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Florida · 1.37 MI S of CR 276A · Structure no. 614142

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hard Labor Road over Hard Labor Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hard Labor Road over Hard Labor Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHard Labor Road
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location1.37 MI S of CR 276A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.67717, -85.60926
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating4.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic174 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hard Labor Road over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Hard Labor Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hard Labor Road over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hard Labor Road over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hard Labor Road over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.