US Bridges

US-1 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · US-1 over Turkey Creek · Structure no. 700203

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-1 over Turkey Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,640 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-1
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationUS-1 over Turkey Creek
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03327, -80.57981
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic41,640 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 over Turkey 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 US-1 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-1 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.