US Bridges

Buddy Floore Road over Wetappo Creek

FairPosted for load

Gulf County, Florida · 0.2 MI West of CR 386 · Structure no. 514008

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buddy Floore Road over Wetappo Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buddy Floore Road over Wetappo Creek in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBuddy Floore Road
CrossesWetappo Creek
Location0.2 MI West of CR 386
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.03001, -85.31428
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic34 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

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 Buddy Floore Road over Wetappo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buddy Floore Road over Wetappo 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Buddy Floore Road over Wetappo Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buddy Floore Road over Wetappo Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Buddy Floore Road over Wetappo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.