SR-31 over Pierce Wood Creek
FairDeSoto County, Florida · 4.8 MI South of SR-70 · Structure no. 040035
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-31 over Pierce Wood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-31 over Pierce Wood Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,542 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-31 over Pierce Wood Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-31 over Pierce Wood 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR-31 over Pierce Wood Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is SR-31 over Pierce Wood Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns SR-31 over Pierce Wood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.