US Bridges

CR839 Turner Rivrd over Copeland Prairie

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 7.0 MI N of US 41 · Structure no. 030166

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR839 Turner Rivrd over Copeland Prairie is a concrete slab carrying CR839 Turner Rivrd over Copeland Prairie in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR839 Turner Rivrd
CrossesCopeland Prairie
Location7.0 MI N of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 839
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.99451, -81.26273
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 CR839 Turner Rivrd over Copeland Prairie built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR839 Turner Rivrd over Copeland Prairie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR839 Turner Rivrd over Copeland Prairie carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR839 Turner Rivrd over Copeland Prairie?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR839 Turner Rivrd over Copeland Prairie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.