US Bridges

Driftwood DR over Bum Bum Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.2MI N of Betmar Blvd · Structure no. 124078

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driftwood DR over Bum Bum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Driftwood DR over Bum Bum Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDriftwood DR
CrossesBum Bum Creek
Location0.2MI N of Betmar Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67075, -81.89747
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic625 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Driftwood DR over Bum Bum Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driftwood DR over Bum Bum 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 Driftwood DR over Bum Bum Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Driftwood DR over Bum Bum Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Driftwood DR over Bum Bum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.