US Bridges

Rotonda Circle over Oakland Hills Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.1MI S of Rotonda Blvd W · Structure no. 014060

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rotonda Circle over Oakland Hills Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rotonda Circle over Oakland Hills Creek in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,689 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRotonda Circle
CrossesOakland Hills Creek
Location1.1MI S of Rotonda Blvd W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.87846, -82.28988
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,689 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Rotonda Circle over Oakland Hills Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rotonda Circle over Oakland Hills 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rotonda Circle over Oakland Hills Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rotonda Circle over Oakland Hills Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rotonda Circle over Oakland Hills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.