US Bridges

CR605 Old Dixie Hw over Taylor Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.3 Miles North of US-1 · Structure no. 940029

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR605 Old Dixie Hw over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR605 Old Dixie Hw over Taylor Creek in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR605 Old Dixie Hw
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location0.3 Miles North of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 605
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.46613, -80.33014
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 CR605 Old Dixie Hw over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR605 Old Dixie Hw over Taylor 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR605 Old Dixie Hw over Taylor Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR605 Old Dixie Hw over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR605 Old Dixie Hw over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.