US Bridges

Fleming Street over Collier Creek

Fair

Indian River County, Florida · 0.3MI N of CR 512 · Structure no. 885604

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleming Street over Collier Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fleming Street over Collier Creek in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 55 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,556 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFleming Street
CrossesCollier Creek
Location0.3MI N of CR 512
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.79719, -80.48646
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,556 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fleming Street over Collier Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Fleming Street over Collier 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fleming Street over Collier Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fleming Street over Collier Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fleming Street over Collier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.