US Bridges

Littleton Road over Yellow Fever Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.1MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 124028

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Littleton Road over Yellow Fever Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Littleton Road over Yellow Fever Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 47 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLittleton Road
CrossesYellow Fever Creek
Location1.1MI West of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69681, -81.91942
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2023)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Littleton Road over Yellow Fever Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Littleton Road over Yellow Fever 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 Littleton Road over Yellow Fever Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Littleton Road over Yellow Fever Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Littleton Road over Yellow Fever Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.