US Bridges

US-221 (SR-55) over Two Pines Creek

Poor

Taylor County, Florida · 7.1 Mi. N. of Perry · Structure no. 380011

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-221 (SR-55) over Two Pines Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-221 (SR-55) over Two Pines 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-221 (SR-55)
CrossesTwo Pines Creek
Location7.1 Mi. N. of Perry
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19957, -83.60614
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is US-221 (SR-55) over Two Pines 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 May 2024.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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 Two Pines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.