SR81 over Otter Creek
FairHolmes County, Florida · 5.7 Miles N. of US90 SR10 · Structure no. 520024
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR81 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR81 over Otter Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,557 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR81 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR81 over Otter 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR81 over Otter Creek carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR81 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR81 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.