SR-31 over Prairie Creek
GoodDeSoto County, Florida · 12.0 MI South of SR-70 · Structure no. 040055
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-31 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-31 over Prairie Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2044. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-31 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-31 over Prairie 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR-31 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is SR-31 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR-31 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.