US Bridges

Pleasant Hill NB over Reedy Creek

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 0.3MI S of Poinciana Blvd · Structure no. 924176

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill NB over Reedy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pleasant Hill NB over Reedy Creek in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,653 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPleasant Hill NB
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.3MI S of Poinciana Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 531
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.15035, -81.4413
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2023)
Projected traffic54,653 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Pleasant Hill NB over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill NB over Reedy Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill NB over Reedy Creek carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill NB over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill NB over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.