Brooks Road over Powell Creek
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.2MI East of SR-45A · Structure no. 124022
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,680
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brooks Road over Powell Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brooks Road over Powell Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brooks Road over Powell Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brooks Road over Powell 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 Brooks Road over Powell Creek carry?
About 2,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brooks Road over Powell Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Brooks Road over Powell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.