CR-661 over Bunker Creek
PoorDeSoto County, Florida · 0.8 MI N/O SR-70 · Structure no. 040044
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-661 over Bunker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-661 over Bunker Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-661 over Bunker Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-661 over Bunker Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does CR-661 over Bunker Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CR-661 over Bunker Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns CR-661 over Bunker Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.