US Bridges

US-221 (SR-55) over Woods Creek

Poor

Taylor County, Florida · SR-55 / Woods Creek · Structure no. 380009

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-221 (SR-55) over Woods Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-221 (SR-55) over Woods Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-221 (SR-55)
CrossesWoods Creek
LocationSR-55 / Woods Creek
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.16108, -83.59399
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-221 (SR-55) over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.