US Bridges

Palmwood Road over Cypress Creek

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Donald Ross RD · Structure no. 934136

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmwood Road over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Palmwood Road over Cypress Creek in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,287 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPalmwood Road
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.1MI N of Donald Ross RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.88447, -80.07553
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,287 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Palmwood Road over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmwood Road over Cypress 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Palmwood Road over Cypress Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palmwood Road over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Palmwood Road over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.