SR-78 over Fisheating Creek
FairGlades County, Florida · 8.8 MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 050057
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 379 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,409
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-78 over Fisheating Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-78 over Fisheating Creek in Glades 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 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 4,409 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2044. The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-78 over Fisheating Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-78 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 SR-78 over Fisheating Creek carry?
About 4,409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SR-78 over Fisheating Creek?
The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR-78 over Fisheating Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.