Moores Creek Bridge

Moores Creek Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch structure spanning approximately 46 feet (14 meters) that links residential neighborhoods with downtown and waterfront districts in Fort Pierce. Its distinctive curved design creates the structure's most recognizable feature.

The structure was built in 1925 by the Luten Bridge Company during Florida's real estate development boom. It replaced an earlier wooden bridge that had served the same location.

Local residents affectionately call it Tickle Tummy Bridge because of the distinctive arch that creates a noticeable sensation when you drive or walk across. The structure has become woven into daily life as a familiar landmark connecting different parts of the city.

The bridge is open to vehicles and pedestrians during daylight hours and serves as a functional connector between neighborhoods. It is best experienced during daytime when you can fully appreciate the structure and surroundings.

This bridge is one of only about 15 remaining examples of early twentieth-century concrete arch bridges from Florida's development period. Most others from that era have been replaced or destroyed over the decades.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 27.45056,-80.32556

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20