US Bridges

Road 5 over Right Prong Creek

FairPosted for load

Gulf County, Florida · 0.5 MI N Stone Mill Ck RD · Structure no. 514019

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 5 over Right Prong Creek is a steel other carrying Road 5 over Right Prong Creek in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 5
CrossesRight Prong Creek
Location0.5 MI N Stone Mill Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.1711, -85.25357
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Road 5 over Right Prong Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 5 over Right Prong 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Road 5 over Right Prong Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 5 over Right Prong Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Road 5 over Right Prong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.