US Bridges

CR273 Orange Hill over Hard Labor Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 1.46 Mi. S of CR 278 · Structure no. 614172

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR273 Orange Hill over Hard Labor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR273 Orange Hill over Hard Labor Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,549 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR273 Orange Hill
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location1.46 Mi. S of CR 278
RouteCounty Highway 273
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63517, -85.49258
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,549 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR273 Orange Hill over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR273 Orange Hill over Hard Labor 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 CR273 Orange Hill over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR273 Orange Hill over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR273 Orange Hill over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.