US Bridges

Springhill Road over Munson Slough

PoorPosted for load

Leon County, Florida · 1.08 Miles East of SR 263 · Structure no. 550054

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhill Road over Munson Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springhill Road over Munson Slough in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,940 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpringhill Road
CrossesMunson Slough
Location1.08 Miles East of SR 263
RouteCounty Highway 373
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40399, -84.30804
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,940 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Springhill Road over Munson Slough built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springhill Road over Munson Slough 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Springhill Road over Munson Slough carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Springhill Road over Munson Slough?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Springhill Road over Munson Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.