First Street over Billys Creek
FairLee County, Florida · 4.1 MI West of I-75 · Structure no. 120001
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Billys Creek is a steel movable - lift carrying First Street over Billys Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 First Street over Billys Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over Billys 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does First Street over Billys Creek carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Billys Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Billys Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.