US Bridges

Tower RD over Eagle Creek

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 0.5MI West of SR 951 · Structure no. 034135

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower RD over Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tower RD over Eagle Creek in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTower RD
CrossesEagle Creek
Location0.5MI West of SR 951
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.05147, -81.70759
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Tower RD over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower RD over Eagle Creek 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 Tower RD over Eagle Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tower RD over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Tower RD over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.