US Bridges

CR 280 over Pond Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 1.46 MI W of Pate Pond RD · Structure no. 614143

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 280 over Pond Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 280 over Pond 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 280
CrossesPond Creek
Location1.46 MI W of Pate Pond RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.69519, -85.7901
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 280 over Pond 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 280 over Pond Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 280 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 280 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.