US Bridges

Shepard Road over Sheoah Creek

GoodPosted for load

Seminole County, Florida · 0.3MI. E of Sheoah Blvd. · Structure no. 775708

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,290
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepard Road over Sheoah Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shepard Road over Sheoah Creek in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,178 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShepard Road
CrossesSheoah Creek
Location0.3MI. E of Sheoah Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.71517, -81.31021
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2024)
Projected traffic4,178 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 Shepard Road over Sheoah Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepard Road over Sheoah 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Shepard Road over Sheoah Creek carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shepard Road over Sheoah Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Shepard Road over Sheoah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.