US Bridges

SR81 over West Pittman Creek

Good

Holmes County, Florida · 2.4 Miles S. of SR 2 · Structure no. 520087

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR81 over West Pittman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR81 over West Pittman Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSR81
CrossesWest Pittman Creek
Location2.4 Miles S. of SR 2
RouteState Highway 81
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.89846, -85.95459
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR81 over West Pittman Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR81 over West Pittman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR81 over West Pittman Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR81 over West Pittman Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR81 over West Pittman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.