US Bridges

James Joseph Paulk over East Pittman Creek

PoorPosted for load

Holmes County, Florida · 0.6 Miles West of CR177 · Structure no. 524161

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Joseph Paulk over East Pittman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Joseph Paulk over East Pittman Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJames Joseph Paulk
CrossesEast Pittman Creek
Location0.6 Miles West of CR177
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.97243, -85.75293
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 James Joseph Paulk over East Pittman Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Joseph Paulk over East Pittman Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does James Joseph Paulk over East Pittman Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is James Joseph Paulk over East Pittman Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns James Joseph Paulk over East Pittman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.