US Bridges

Reynolds ST over Hawthorne Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Florida · 1.5MI East of US17 · Structure no. 044046

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds ST over Hawthorne Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Reynolds ST over Hawthorne Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesReynolds ST
CrossesHawthorne Creek
Location1.5MI East of US17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.15774, -81.86216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Reynolds ST over Hawthorne Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds ST over Hawthorne Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Reynolds ST over Hawthorne Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds ST over Hawthorne Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds ST over Hawthorne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.