US Bridges

Oak Lea Drive over Reed Canal

Good

Volusia County, Florida · At Reed Canal RD · Structure no. 796548

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,241
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Lea Drive over Reed Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Lea Drive over Reed Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 3,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,631 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOak Lea Drive
CrossesReed Canal
LocationAt Reed Canal RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.15838, -81.00313
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,241 (2024)
Projected traffic5,631 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Oak Lea Drive over Reed Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Lea Drive over Reed Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Lea Drive over Reed Canal carry?

About 3,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oak Lea Drive over Reed Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m).

Who owns Oak Lea Drive over Reed Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.