US Bridges

CR-764 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 3.9 MI E of US-17 · Structure no. 010009

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-764 over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR-764 over Prairie Creek in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,509 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-764
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location3.9 MI E of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 764
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.99061, -81.89463
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2023)
Projected traffic1,509 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-764 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-764 over Prairie 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR-764 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-764 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-764 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.