US Bridges

Pr 568 over Creek

Fair

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9.5 KM South of Corozal · Structure no. 014841

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 568 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 568 over Creek in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 568
CrossesCreek
Location9.5 KM South of Corozal
RouteState Highway 568
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26701, -66.35814
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$13,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 568 over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 568 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 568 over Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 568 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 568 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.