US Bridges

Laurel Drive over Powell Creek

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 1.1 MI E of Bus US-41 · Structure no. 124055

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Drive over Powell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Drive over Powell Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Drive
CrossesPowell Creek
Location1.1 MI E of Bus US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.70414, -81.87775
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Laurel Drive over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Drive over Powell 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Drive over Powell Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Drive over Powell Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Laurel Drive over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.