US Bridges

CR 765 over Alligator Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of US 41 · Structure no. 014119

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 765 over Alligator Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 765 over Alligator Creek in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,893 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 765
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location0.2 MI S of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 765
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.88775, -82.02322
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2020)
Projected traffic16,893 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 765 over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 765 over Alligator 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 765 over Alligator Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 765 over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns CR 765 over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.