US Bridges

Leighton Farm Ave over Danforth Creek

Good

Martin County, Florida · 0.6MI South of CR-714 · Structure no. 894038

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leighton Farm Ave over Danforth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leighton Farm Ave over Danforth Creek in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLeighton Farm Ave
CrossesDanforth Creek
Location0.6MI South of CR-714
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.15483, -80.30232
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2023)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Leighton Farm Ave over Danforth Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leighton Farm Ave over Danforth 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Leighton Farm Ave over Danforth Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Leighton Farm Ave over Danforth Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Leighton Farm Ave over Danforth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.