CR 18 over Olustee Creek
Columbia County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 18 over Olustee Creek in Columbia County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 53 of the 112 inventoried bridges in Columbia County rated fair (47.3%); 1 (0.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 209 ft |
| Location | 1.3 Mi West of CR 241 |
| NBI structure number | 290085 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Columbia County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 SR-93 over Rose Creek | 1962 | 55,000 | Good |
| I-75 (SR-93) over Clay Hole Creek | 1962 | 55,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (SR-93) over Buzzard Creek | 1962 | 55,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (SR-93) over Tiger Branch | 1962 | 41,500 | Fair |
| I-75 SB (SR-93) over Santa Fe River | 1963 | 29,000 | Fair |
| I-75 NB (SR-93) over Santa Fe River | 1963 | 29,000 | Fair |
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