US Bridges

SR-51 over Boggy Creek

Good

Taylor County, Florida · 3.8 Mi. S. of US-19 · Structure no. 380089

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-51 over Boggy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-51 over Boggy Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2045. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR-51
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location3.8 Mi. S. of US-19
RouteState Highway 51
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.73331, -83.35913
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-51 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-51 over Boggy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-51 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-51 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-51 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.