SW Meeks Grade over Swilley Creek
FairLevy County, Florida · .5 MI E of SW Ellzey Ave · Structure no. 344003
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Meeks Grade over Swilley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Meeks Grade over Swilley Creek in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 years old, older 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.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Meeks Grade over Swilley Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is SW Meeks Grade over Swilley Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SW Meeks Grade over Swilley Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is SW Meeks Grade over Swilley Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns SW Meeks Grade over Swilley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.