US Bridges

SE Airport Ave over Joshua Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 1.3 MI N of CR-760A · Structure no. 044012

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
147 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Airport Ave over Joshua Creek is a concrete slab carrying SE Airport Ave over Joshua Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2045. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Airport Ave
CrossesJoshua Creek
Location1.3 MI N of CR-760A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.16857, -81.84375
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2025)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SE Airport Ave over Joshua Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Airport Ave over Joshua 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SE Airport Ave over Joshua Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SE Airport Ave over Joshua Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SE Airport Ave over Joshua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.