Murphy RD over Bessey Creek
GoodMartin County, Florida · 0.4MI NW of High Meadow · Structure no. 890112
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,161
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy RD over Bessey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Murphy RD over Bessey Creek in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,161 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,424 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murphy RD over Bessey Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murphy RD over Bessey 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Murphy RD over Bessey Creek carry?
About 7,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Murphy RD over Bessey Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy RD over Bessey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.