Pleasant Rest Road over Wetappo Creek
PoorGulf County, Florida · 0.4 Mile West of CR 386 · Structure no. 514013
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Rest Road over Wetappo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Rest Road over Wetappo Creek in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 years old, older 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 Pleasant Rest Road over Wetappo Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Pleasant Rest Road over Wetappo 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Pleasant Rest Road over Wetappo Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Rest Road over Wetappo Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Rest Road over Wetappo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.