US Bridges

Deer Pen Road over Mule Creek

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.94 MI E Cattle Gap Road · Structure no. 500804

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Deer Pen Road over Mule Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Deer Pen Road over Mule Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Pen Road
CrossesMule Creek
Location0.94 MI E Cattle Gap Road
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.46278, -84.52194
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Deer Pen Road over Mule Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Pen Road over Mule Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Pen Road over Mule Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Deer Pen Road over Mule Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Pen Road over Mule Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.