US Bridges

Pine Level St. over Horse Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 3.2 MI W of SR-70 · Structure no. 044031

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
135 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Level St. over Horse Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Level St. over Horse Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPine Level St.
CrossesHorse Creek
Location3.2 MI W of SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.23752, -81.98686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2025)
Projected traffic521 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Pine Level St. over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Level St. over Horse 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 Pine Level St. over Horse Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine Level St. over Horse Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Level St. over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.