US Bridges

S. Big Pine Drive over Meadow Pool

Fair

Orange County, Florida · Ft Wilderness @ Mead Pool · Structure no. 756417

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

S. Big Pine Drive over Meadow Pool is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S. Big Pine Drive over Meadow Pool in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1972, 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,879 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS. Big Pine Drive
CrossesMeadow Pool
LocationFt Wilderness @ Mead Pool
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.40598, -81.55577
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic9,879 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 S. Big Pine Drive over Meadow Pool built?

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

What condition is S. Big Pine Drive over Meadow Pool 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S. Big Pine Drive over Meadow Pool carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Big Pine Drive over Meadow Pool?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S. Big Pine Drive over Meadow Pool?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).