US Bridges

Saul Creek Road over Saul Creek

Poor

Gulf County, Florida · 5.26 MI West of CR 387 · Structure no. 514064

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saul Creek Road over Saul Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Saul Creek Road over Saul Creek in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSaul Creek Road
CrossesSaul Creek
Location5.26 MI West of CR 387
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.83628, -85.06601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
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 Saul Creek Road over Saul Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saul Creek Road over Saul 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Saul Creek Road over Saul Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Saul Creek Road over Saul Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Saul Creek Road over Saul Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.