US Bridges

Main ST over Pimple Creek

PoorPosted for load

Taylor County, Florida · 0.16 MI West of US 19 · Structure no. 385080

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Pimple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main ST over Pimple Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2047. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesPimple Creek
Location0.16 MI West of US 19
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.11806, -83.59306
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2025)
Projected traffic522 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main ST over Pimple Creek built?

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

What condition is Main ST over Pimple Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Pimple Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Pimple Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Pimple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.