US Bridges

Road 5 over Stone Mill Creek

Fair

Gulf County, Florida · 2.0 Miles North of SR 22 · Structure no. 514058

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 5 over Stone Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 5 over Stone Mill Creek in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoad 5
CrossesStone Mill Creek
Location2.0 Miles North of SR 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.16517, -85.24897
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic363 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stone Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 5 over Stone Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Road 5 over Stone Mill Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road 5 over Stone Mill Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road 5 over Stone Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.