US Bridges

Buckeye Nursery RD over Sink Hole

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 1 MI North of US 27 · Structure no. 380076

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Nursery RD over Sink Hole is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckeye Nursery RD over Sink Hole in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,255 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBuckeye Nursery RD
CrossesSink Hole
Location1 MI North of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 361
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.11667, -83.55833
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,255 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

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 Buckeye Nursery RD over Sink Hole built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye Nursery RD over Sink Hole 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 Buckeye Nursery RD over Sink Hole carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Nursery RD over Sink Hole?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeye Nursery RD over Sink Hole?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.