US Bridges

Okeechobee Rd. over Five Mile Creek

Fair

St. Lucie County, Florida · 1.3 Miles East of I-95 · Structure no. 940028

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okeechobee Rd. over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Okeechobee Rd. over Five Mile Creek in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,122 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOkeechobee Rd.
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location1.3 Miles East of I-95
RouteState Highway 70
CountySt. Lucie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.42331, -80.37157
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2024)
Projected traffic58,122 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Okeechobee Rd. over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Okeechobee Rd. over Five Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Okeechobee Rd. over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Okeechobee Rd. over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Okeechobee Rd. over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.