US Bridges

Buckskin Trail over Roebuck Creek

Good

Martin County, Florida · 150FT. W of Wildwood DR · Structure no. 894051

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckskin Trail over Roebuck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Buckskin Trail over Roebuck Creek in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBuckskin Trail
CrossesRoebuck Creek
Location150FT. W of Wildwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.10608, -80.27197
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic192 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

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 Buckskin Trail over Roebuck Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckskin Trail over Roebuck 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 Buckskin Trail over Roebuck Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buckskin Trail over Roebuck Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Buckskin Trail over Roebuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.