CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD
Carrying CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD over CRIPPLE CREEK
BELMORE STATE FOREST, Clay, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD
The CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD bridge in Clay, Florida carries CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD over CRIPPLE CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.6 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.6 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 710086
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD against other structures in Clay and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD?
CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD in Clay, Florida has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD inspected?
CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD?
CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD?
CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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