US Bridges

SR-76 (kanner Hwy) over Poppleton Creek

Fair

Martin County, Florida · 0.85 Mile North of SR 714 · Structure no. 890048

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-76 (kanner Hwy) over Poppleton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-76 (kanner Hwy) over Poppleton Creek in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,858 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-76 (kanner Hwy)
CrossesPoppleton Creek
Location0.85 Mile North of SR 714
RouteState Highway 76
CountyMartin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.1881, -80.25308
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2024)
Projected traffic59,858 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-76 (kanner Hwy) over Poppleton Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-76 (kanner Hwy) over Poppleton 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR-76 (kanner Hwy) over Poppleton Creek carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-76 (kanner Hwy) over Poppleton Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-76 (kanner Hwy) over Poppleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.