US Bridges

Ash Street over Pimple Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 0.1 Mile East of US 221 · Structure no. 380065

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash Street over Pimple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ash Street over Pimple Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAsh Street
CrossesPimple Creek
Location0.1 Mile East of US 221
RouteCounty Highway 356
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.12833, -83.58111
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ash Street over Pimple Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash Street over Pimple Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ash Street over Pimple Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ash Street over Pimple Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ash Street over Pimple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.