US Bridges

North 14th Street over Moores Creek

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.26 Miles North of CR-68 · Structure no. 945016

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 14th Street over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North 14th Street over Moores 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth 14th Street
CrossesMoores Creek
Location0.26 Miles North of CR-68
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.45094, -80.33831
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North 14th Street over Moores Creek built?

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

What condition is North 14th Street over Moores 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does North 14th Street over Moores Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North 14th Street over Moores Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns North 14th Street over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.