US Bridges

Weems RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Leon County, Florida · 0.15 MI E of SR261/US319 · Structure no. 555176

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,209
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weems RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Weems RD over Drainage Ditch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8,209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,030 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWeems RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI E of SR261/US319
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.46365, -84.22574
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,209 (2023)
Projected traffic9,030 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Weems RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weems RD over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Weems RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Weems RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Weems RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.