US Bridges

Songbird RD over Simms Creek

Good

Putnam County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Bannerville RD · Structure no. 764049

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Songbird RD over Simms Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Songbird RD over Simms Creek in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2047. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSongbird RD
CrossesSimms Creek
Location0.1MI E of Bannerville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.77889, -81.7175
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2025)
Projected traffic262 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Songbird RD over Simms Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Songbird RD over Simms 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Songbird RD over Simms Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Songbird RD over Simms Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Songbird RD over Simms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.