US Bridges

Pritchett Parkway over Popash Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.1MI North of SR-78 · Structure no. 120115

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pritchett Parkway over Popash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pritchett Parkway over Popash Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPritchett Parkway
CrossesPopash Creek
Location0.1MI North of SR-78
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.71566, -81.80858
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pritchett Parkway over Popash Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pritchett Parkway over Popash 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 Pritchett Parkway over Popash Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pritchett Parkway over Popash Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pritchett Parkway over Popash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.