US Bridges

Kissimmee Street over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Leon County, Florida · 0.14 MI East of SR 371 · Structure no. 555024

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kissimmee Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kissimmee Street over Drainage Ditch in Leon 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,150 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKissimmee Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.14 MI East of SR 371
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42239, -84.30007
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,150 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kissimmee Street over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Kissimmee Street over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kissimmee Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kissimmee Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Kissimmee Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.