US Bridges

US-221 (SR-55) over Spring Creek

Good

Taylor County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. N. of SR-20 · Structure no. 380007

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-221 (SR-55) over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-221 (SR-55) over Spring Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,095 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-221 (SR-55)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of SR-20
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.11464, -83.58207
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2024)
Projected traffic15,095 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 US-221 (SR-55) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-221 (SR-55) over Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-221 (SR-55) over Spring Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-221 (SR-55) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-221 (SR-55) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.