US Bridges

Briar Creek Blvd. over Turkey Creek

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 0.6 MI S of Pt Malabar Bl · Structure no. 705500

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briar Creek Blvd. over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Briar Creek Blvd. over Turkey Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBriar Creek Blvd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Pt Malabar Bl
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01054, -80.59783
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2024)
Projected traffic731 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Briar Creek Blvd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briar Creek Blvd. over Turkey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Briar Creek Blvd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Briar Creek Blvd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Briar Creek Blvd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.