SW 48th Avenue over Bessey Creek
GoodMartin County, Florida · 0.8MI. N of CR-714 · Structure no. 894061
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,760
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 48th Avenue over Bessey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 48th Avenue over Bessey Creek in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,912 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 48th Avenue over Bessey Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 48th Avenue 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SW 48th Avenue over Bessey Creek carry?
About 5,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SW 48th Avenue over Bessey Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m).
Who owns SW 48th Avenue over Bessey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.