Riverside Drive over Shell Creek
GoodCharlotte County, Florida · 0.2MI. W of US-17 · Structure no. 014007
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over Shell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Drive over Shell Creek in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive over Shell Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Drive over Shell 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Shell Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over Shell Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over Shell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.