US Bridges

Hancock Bridg Pkwy over Hancock Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.8 MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 124019

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Bridg Pkwy over Hancock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hancock Bridg Pkwy over Hancock Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,375 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHancock Bridg Pkwy
CrossesHancock Creek
Location0.8 MI West of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65989, -81.89761
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2023)
Projected traffic29,375 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Hancock Bridg Pkwy over Hancock Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock Bridg Pkwy over Hancock 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 Hancock Bridg Pkwy over Hancock Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hancock Bridg Pkwy over Hancock Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Bridg Pkwy over Hancock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.