US Bridges

Pirate Cove Road over Blue Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 0.2 Miles South US90/SR10 · Structure no. 520019

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pirate Cove Road over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pirate Cove Road over Blue Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPirate Cove Road
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.2 Miles South US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.7255, -85.93616
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2021)
Projected traffic62 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Pirate Cove Road over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pirate Cove Road over Blue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pirate Cove Road over Blue Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pirate Cove Road over Blue Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Pirate Cove Road over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.