US Bridges

Bayline Drive over Powell Creek

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.12MI W of Old Bridge RD · Structure no. 124120

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayline Drive over Powell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bayline Drive over Powell Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBayline Drive
CrossesPowell Creek
Location0.12MI W of Old Bridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68203, -81.87758
Functional classUrban Local

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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayline Drive over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayline 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 Bayline Drive over Powell Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bayline Drive over Powell Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bayline Drive over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.