US Bridges

Pr 971 10.7 KM over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.5 KM West of Ceiba · Structure no. 015731

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 971 10.7 KM over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 971 10.7 KM over Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 971 10.7 KM
CrossesCreek
Location8.5 KM West of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 971
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26639, -65.72124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 971 10.7 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 971 10.7 KM over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 971 10.7 KM over Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 971 10.7 KM over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 971 10.7 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.