US Bridges

Rudd Road over Smutty Sweet Gum Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Florida · 0.6 MI S of Corbin RD · Structure no. 614164

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rudd Road over Smutty Sweet Gum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rudd Road over Smutty Sweet Gum Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRudd Road
CrossesSmutty Sweet Gum Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Corbin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.72057, -85.4371
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 Rudd Road over Smutty Sweet Gum Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rudd Road over Smutty Sweet 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rudd Road over Smutty Sweet Gum Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rudd Road over Smutty Sweet Gum Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rudd Road over Smutty Sweet Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.