US Bridges

CR-775 Placida Rd. over Buck Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Rotonda Blvd W · Structure no. 010061

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-775 Placida Rd. over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-775 Placida Rd. over Buck Creek in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 43 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 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,198 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-775 Placida Rd.
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.1MI N of Rotonda Blvd W
RouteCounty Highway 775
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.89036, -82.30916
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2023)
Projected traffic26,198 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR-775 Placida Rd. over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR-775 Placida Rd. over Buck 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 CR-775 Placida Rd. over Buck Creek carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-775 Placida Rd. over Buck Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns CR-775 Placida Rd. over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.