US Bridges

Island Drive over Picket Lake Canal

Good

Lafayette County, Florida · 0.5MI South of CR 354 · Structure no. 334005

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Drive over Picket Lake Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Island Drive over Picket Lake Canal in Lafayette County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 53 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2047. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIsland Drive
CrossesPicket Lake Canal
Location0.5MI South of CR 354
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.98862, -83.05022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2025)
Projected traffic36 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Island Drive over Picket Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Island Drive over Picket Lake Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Island Drive over Picket Lake Canal carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Island Drive over Picket Lake Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Island Drive over Picket Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.