US Bridges

Mcbride Slough Trl over Mcbrides Slough Run

Fair

Wakulla County, Florida · Ed Ball Wakulla State Pk · Structure no. 590803

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Mcbride Slough Trl over Mcbrides Slough Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mcbride Slough Trl over Mcbrides Slough Run in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMcbride Slough Trl
CrossesMcbrides Slough Run
LocationEd Ball Wakulla State Pk
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyWakulla County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.22989, -84.27311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Mcbride Slough Trl over Mcbrides Slough Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcbride Slough Trl over Mcbrides Slough Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mcbride Slough Trl over Mcbrides Slough Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mcbride Slough Trl over Mcbrides Slough Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Mcbride Slough Trl over Mcbrides Slough Run?

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