US Bridges

SR81 over Pine Log Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 13 Miles N. of US90 SR10 · Structure no. 520088

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

About this bridge

SR81 over Pine Log Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR81 over Pine Log 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSR81
CrossesPine Log Creek
Location13 Miles N. of US90 SR10
RouteState Highway 81
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.90398, -85.95622
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 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 Pine Log Creek built?

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

What condition is SR81 over Pine Log 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 Pine Log Creek carry?

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

How long is SR81 over Pine Log Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR81 over Pine Log Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.