US Bridges

SR-51 over Rocky Creek

Good

Taylor County, Florida · 2.9 Mi. S. of US-19 · Structure no. 380092

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-51 over Rocky Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-51 over Rocky 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,822 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR-51
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.9 Mi. S. of US-19
RouteState Highway 51
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.74572, -83.35458
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic1,822 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is SR-51 over Rocky 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 November 2023.

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

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-51 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-51 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.