US Bridges

Summerlin RD over Hendry Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.3MI S of Cypress Lake D · Structure no. 124124

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summerlin RD over Hendry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Summerlin RD over Hendry Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1978, 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 42,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,310 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesSummerlin RD
CrossesHendry Creek
Location1.3MI S of Cypress Lake D
RouteCounty Highway 869
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.52772, -81.88704
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,200 (2023)
Projected traffic44,310 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 Summerlin RD over Hendry Creek built?

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

What condition is Summerlin RD over Hendry 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 Summerlin RD over Hendry Creek carry?

About 42,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Summerlin RD over Hendry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Summerlin RD over Hendry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.