US Bridges

SR-80(PALM Bch Bv) over Hickey Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 5.7MI East of SR-31 · Structure no. 120159

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-80(PALM Bch Bv) over Hickey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-80(PALM Bch Bv) over Hickey Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,845 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-80(PALM Bch Bv)
CrossesHickey Creek
Location5.7MI East of SR-31
RouteState Highway 80
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.71528, -81.67256
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2023)
Projected traffic46,845 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-80(PALM Bch Bv) over Hickey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-80(PALM Bch Bv) over Hickey 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR-80(PALM Bch Bv) over Hickey Creek carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR-80(PALM Bch Bv) over Hickey Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR-80(PALM Bch Bv) over Hickey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.