Smith Avenue over Slow Creek
FairPosted for loadDeSoto County, Florida · 0.7 MI S of CR-760A · Structure no. 044021
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Avenue over Slow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Avenue over Slow Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Smith Avenue over Slow Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Smith Avenue over Slow 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 Smith Avenue over Slow Creek carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Smith Avenue over Slow Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Avenue over Slow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.