US Bridges

Pine Level ST over Buzzard Roost Branch

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 0.3MI W of NW Florida Ave · Structure no. 044043

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Level ST over Buzzard Roost Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Level ST over Buzzard Roost Branch in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPine Level ST
CrossesBuzzard Roost Branch
Location0.3MI W of NW Florida Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.23654, -81.99651
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2025)
Projected traffic174 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Buzzard Roost Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Level ST over Buzzard Roost Branch 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 Buzzard Roost Branch carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Level ST over Buzzard Roost Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pine Level ST over Buzzard Roost Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.