US Bridges

Melbourne ST(776A) over Tidal Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.1 MI North of US-41 · Structure no. 014150

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melbourne ST(776A) over Tidal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Melbourne ST(776A) over Tidal 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMelbourne ST(776A)
CrossesTidal Creek
Location0.1 MI North of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 776A
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.95489, -82.06203
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Melbourne ST(776A) over Tidal Creek built?

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

What condition is Melbourne ST(776A) over Tidal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Melbourne ST(776A) over Tidal Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Melbourne ST(776A) over Tidal Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Melbourne ST(776A) over Tidal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.