US Bridges

US-17 over Deep Creek

Good

Volusia County, Florida · US-17 over Deep Creek · Structure no. 790002

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-17 over Deep Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1995, 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.

It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,309 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS-17
CrossesDeep Creek
LocationUS-17 over Deep Creek
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.16332, -81.39045
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,309 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US-17 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US-17 over Deep 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-17 over Deep Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-17 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.