US Bridges

CR-760A over Hawthorne Creek

FairPosted for load

DeSoto County, Florida · 2.0 MI E of US-17 · Structure no. 044010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-760A over Hawthorne Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR-760A over Hawthorne Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-760A
CrossesHawthorne Creek
Location2.0 MI E of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 760A
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.15098, -81.85833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2025)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2045
Trucks11%
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-760A over Hawthorne Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-760A over Hawthorne 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-760A over Hawthorne Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR-760A over Hawthorne Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-760A over Hawthorne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.