US Bridges

SE 137th Ave Road over Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Florida · 4.0 MI N of SE 95th ST RD · Structure no. 364120

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 137th Ave Road over Creek is a steel culvert carrying SE 137th Ave Road over Creek in Marion County, Florida. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 137th Ave Road
CrossesCreek
Location4.0 MI N of SE 95th ST RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.14328, -81.93401
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SE 137th Ave Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 137th Ave Road over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SE 137th Ave Road over Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 137th Ave Road over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SE 137th Ave Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.