US Bridges

CR 887 over Oak Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.2MI North of CR 865 · Structure no. 120023

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 887 over Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 887 over Oak Creek in Lee 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 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,280 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 887
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.2MI North of CR 865
RouteCounty Highway 887
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.3339, -81.77884
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2023)
Projected traffic17,280 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 CR 887 over Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 887 over Oak 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 887 over Oak Creek carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 887 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 887 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.