Card Sound Road over Tubbys Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Florida · 3.1 Miles N of CR905 · Structure no. 904982
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,182
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Card Sound Road over Tubbys Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Card Sound Road over Tubbys Creek in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,182 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,478 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Card Sound Road over Tubbys Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Card Sound Road over Tubbys Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Card Sound Road over Tubbys Creek carry?
About 3,182 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Card Sound Road over Tubbys Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Card Sound Road over Tubbys Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.