US Bridges

US-1 over Horse Creek

Good

Brevard County, Florida · US-1 over Horse Creek · Structure no. 700206

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 over Horse Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-1 over Horse Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,002 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-1
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationUS-1 over Horse Creek
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.16674, -80.64469
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2023)
Projected traffic72,002 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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 Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 over Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-1 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.