US Bridges

CR-865 over Little Carlos Pass

Good

Lee County, Florida · 8 Mi. NW of US-41 · Structure no. 120055

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-865 over Little Carlos Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-865 over Little Carlos Pass 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 8,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,516 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR-865
CrossesLittle Carlos Pass
Location8 Mi. NW of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 865
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.40021, -81.87036
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,110 (2023)
Projected traffic8,516 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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-865 over Little Carlos Pass built?

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

What condition is CR-865 over Little Carlos Pass 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-865 over Little Carlos Pass carry?

About 8,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-865 over Little Carlos Pass?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR-865 over Little Carlos Pass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.