US Bridges

Oak Hill Cemetery over Bones Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

DeSoto County, Florida · 0.4 MI E of CR-661A · Structure no. 044040

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill Cemetery over Bones Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Hill Cemetery over Bones Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Hill Cemetery
CrossesBones Creek
Location0.4 MI E of CR-661A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.24561, -81.90003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Oak Hill Cemetery over Bones Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Hill Cemetery over Bones Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Oak Hill Cemetery over Bones Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Oak Hill Cemetery over Bones Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Hill Cemetery over Bones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.