US Bridges

Bright Road over Daughtrey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lee County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Slater Road · Structure no. 124030

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bright Road over Daughtrey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bright Road over Daughtrey Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBright Road
CrossesDaughtrey Creek
Location0.2MI E of Slater Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.72222, -81.84978
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic312 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 Bright Road over Daughtrey Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bright Road over Daughtrey 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 Bright Road over Daughtrey Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bright Road over Daughtrey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m).

Who owns Bright Road over Daughtrey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.