US Bridges

State Park Road over Little Tide Creek

FairPosted for load

Wakulla County, Florida · 1.07 MI E of US319/SR377 · Structure no. 590801

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park Road over Little Tide Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Park Road over Little Tide Creek in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Park Road
CrossesLittle Tide Creek
Location1.07 MI E of US319/SR377
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.99889, -84.48686
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic88 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 State Park Road over Little Tide Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park Road over Little Tide Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Park Road over Little Tide Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Park Road over Little Tide Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns State Park Road over Little Tide Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.