US Bridges

US-1 over Kid Creek

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 3.4 Miles South of SR-514 · Structure no. 700003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,856
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 over Kid Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-1 over Kid Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 16,856 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,245 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS-1
CrossesKid Creek
Location3.4 Miles South of SR-514
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96077, -80.54005
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,856 (2024)
Projected traffic29,245 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-1 over Kid Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 over Kid 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 over Kid Creek carry?

About 16,856 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-1 over Kid Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US-1 over Kid Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.