SR-51 over Sinkhole Creek
GoodTaylor County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. N. of SR-55 · Structure no. 380003
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-51 over Sinkhole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-51 over Sinkhole Creek in Taylor 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-51 over Sinkhole Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is SR-51 over Sinkhole 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR-51 over Sinkhole Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR-51 over Sinkhole Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns SR-51 over Sinkhole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.