SR-51 over Little Tide Creek
GoodTaylor County, Florida · In Steinhatchee · Structure no. 380091
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-51 over Little Tide Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-51 over Little Tide 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-51 over Little Tide Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-51 over Little Tide 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 Little Tide Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR-51 over Little Tide Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR-51 over Little Tide Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.