US Bridges

Whiskey Creek Dr. over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.4MI SE of SR-867 · Structure no. 124014

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Creek Dr. over Whiskey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Whiskey Creek Dr. over Whiskey Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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 5 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,650 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhiskey Creek Dr.
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.4MI SE of SR-867
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.575, -81.89245
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2023)
Projected traffic34,650 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Whiskey Creek Dr. over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Whiskey Creek Dr. over Whiskey 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 Whiskey Creek Dr. over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Whiskey Creek Dr. over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Whiskey Creek Dr. over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.