US Bridges

Oak Hill Ave. over Walker Branch

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 0.3MI N/O NW Girlscout RD · Structure no. 044044

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill Ave. over Walker Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Hill Ave. over Walker Branch in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Hill Ave.
CrossesWalker Branch
Location0.3MI N/O NW Girlscout RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.28309, -81.87532
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2025)
Projected traffic69 by 2045
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 Ave. over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Hill Ave. over Walker 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 Oak Hill Ave. over Walker Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Oak Hill Ave. over Walker Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Hill Ave. over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.