US Bridges

Laura Street over Gee Creek

FairPosted for load

Seminole County, Florida · 0.7 Mi. East of US-17 92 · Structure no. 774008

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laura Street over Gee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Laura Street over Gee Creek in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,676 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLaura Street
CrossesGee Creek
Location0.7 Mi. East of US-17 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.68688, -81.32138
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic2,676 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

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 Laura Street over Gee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laura Street over Gee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Laura Street over Gee Creek carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Laura Street over Gee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Laura Street over Gee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.