Buck Siding Road over Trout Creek
PoorFranklin County, Florida · 0.05 MI W. of Car Body RD · Structure no. 490836
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Buck Siding Road over Trout Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Buck Siding Road over Trout Creek in Franklin 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 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.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck Siding Road over Trout Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buck Siding Road over Trout 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Buck Siding Road over Trout Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Buck Siding Road over Trout Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Buck Siding Road over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.