Gin Road over Thomas Creek
PoorPosted for loadSanta Rosa County, Florida · 1.1MI N of Sweet Water LN · Structure no. 584153
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gin Road over Thomas Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gin Road over Thomas Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gin Road over Thomas Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gin Road over Thomas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Gin Road over Thomas Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Gin Road over Thomas Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Gin Road over Thomas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.