US Bridges

Americus Avenue over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Gulf County, Florida · 0.1 Mile North US90/SR30 · Structure no. 514074

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Americus Avenue over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Americus Avenue over Drainage Ditch 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 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAmericus Avenue
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 Mile North US90/SR30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.89774, -85.36011
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2022)
Projected traffic424 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Americus Avenue over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Americus Avenue over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Americus Avenue over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Americus Avenue over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Americus Avenue over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.