US Bridges

CR-768 over Alligator Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.6 MI E of SR S-765A · Structure no. 010014

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-768 over Alligator Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-768 over Alligator Creek in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-768
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location1.6 MI E of SR S-765A
RouteCounty Highway 768
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.88464, -81.97861
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-768 over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-768 over Alligator 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-768 over Alligator Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-768 over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns CR-768 over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.