US Bridges

Tucker Lane over Rockledge Creek

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 2.5 Miles South of SR-520 · Structure no. 704094

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Lane over Rockledge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tucker Lane over Rockledge Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker Lane
CrossesRockledge Creek
Location2.5 Miles South of SR-520
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.32981, -80.77561
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2021)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tucker Lane over Rockledge Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Lane over Rockledge 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tucker Lane over Rockledge Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Lane over Rockledge Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Tucker Lane over Rockledge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.