US Bridges

SR-A1A over Little Mud Creek

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 7 Miles North of SR-732 · Structure no. 940158

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-A1A over Little Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-A1A over Little Mud Creek in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,593 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR-A1A
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
Location7 Miles North of SR-732
RouteState Highway 0A1A
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.37847, -80.25572
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,593 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-A1A over Little Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-A1A over Little Mud 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-A1A over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-A1A over Little Mud Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR-A1A over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.