US Bridges

CR-765/BURNT ST RD over Christopher Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 9.0 MI N of SR-78 · Structure no. 120054

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-765/BURNT ST RD over Christopher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-765/BURNT ST RD over Christopher Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,875 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-765/BURNT ST RD
CrossesChristopher Creek
Location9.0 MI N of SR-78
RouteCounty Highway 765
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.75796, -82.03848
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,875 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR-765/BURNT ST RD over Christopher Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-765/BURNT ST RD over Christopher 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-765/BURNT ST RD over Christopher Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-765/BURNT ST RD over Christopher Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR-765/BURNT ST RD over Christopher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.