US Bridges

Nuna Avenue over Billys Creek

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Ballard Road · Structure no. 125005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,230
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuna Avenue over Billys Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nuna Avenue over Billys 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 5 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 3,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNuna Avenue
CrossesBillys Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Ballard Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.66324, -81.81838
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,230 (2023)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nuna Avenue over Billys Creek built?

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

What condition is Nuna Avenue over Billys 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 Nuna Avenue over Billys Creek carry?

About 3,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nuna Avenue over Billys Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nuna Avenue over Billys Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.