US Bridges

John Morris RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.9MI South of CR-869 · Structure no. 124010

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,187
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Morris RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying John Morris RD over Rock Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJohn Morris RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.9MI South of CR-869
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.48009, -81.96752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2023)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 John Morris RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is John Morris RD over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does John Morris RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Morris RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns John Morris RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.