US Bridges

SR-46 over Creek

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 0.7 Mi. E. of I-95 · Structure no. 700195

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-46 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-46 over Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,788 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-46
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 Mi. E. of I-95
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.66522, -80.85716
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2023)
Projected traffic15,788 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-46 over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-46 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-46 over Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-46 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR-46 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.