US Bridges

Murphy Road over Gee Creek

Fair

Seminole County, Florida · .25 MI S of S Edgemon Ave · Structure no. 775704

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,789
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Road over Gee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Murphy Road over Gee Creek in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMurphy Road
CrossesGee Creek
Location.25 MI S of S Edgemon Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.68663, -81.30785
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,789 (2024)
Projected traffic3,542 by 2044
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

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 Murphy Road over Gee Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Murphy Road over Gee Creek carry?

About 2,789 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Murphy Road over Gee Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Murphy Road over Gee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.