US Bridges

US-27 SB (SR-25) over Fisheating Creek

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 0.6MI North of SR-29 · Structure no. 050046

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
504 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 SB (SR-25) over Fisheating Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-27 SB (SR-25) over Fisheating Creek in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,721 by 2044. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27 SB (SR-25)
CrossesFisheating Creek
Location0.6MI North of SR-29
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.93319, -81.31541
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 20
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2024)
Projected traffic7,721 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-27 SB (SR-25) over Fisheating Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 SB (SR-25) over Fisheating 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 SB (SR-25) over Fisheating Creek carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US-27 SB (SR-25) over Fisheating Creek?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 SB (SR-25) over Fisheating Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.