US Bridges

SR-359A over Woods Creek

Good

Taylor County, Florida · 0.7 MI East of US 19 · Structure no. 380071

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-359A over Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-359A over Woods Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 75 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR-359A
CrossesWoods Creek
Location0.7 MI East of US 19
RouteState Highway 359A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.14629, -83.59979
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-359A over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR-359A over Woods 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 SR-359A over Woods Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR-359A over Woods Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns SR-359A over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.