SR71 over Cypress Creek
GoodGulf County, Florida · 12 Miles North US98 · Structure no. 510062
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 271 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR71 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR71 over Cypress Creek in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR71 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR71 over Cypress 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR71 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR71 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR71 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.