US Bridges

SR-776 over Gottfried Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.5MI West of CR-775 · Structure no. 010098

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-776 over Gottfried Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-776 over Gottfried Creek in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,652 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-776
CrossesGottfried Creek
Location0.5MI West of CR-775
RouteState Highway 776
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.93861, -82.34528
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2022)
Projected traffic54,652 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-776 over Gottfried Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-776 over Gottfried 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-776 over Gottfried Creek carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-776 over Gottfried Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SR-776 over Gottfried Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.