US Bridges

US-17 NB (sr 35) over Charlie Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 8.3MI S/O SR-64 · Structure no. 060001

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 NB (sr 35) over Charlie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-17 NB (sr 35) over Charlie Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 54 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,282 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17 NB (sr 35)
CrossesCharlie Creek
Location8.3MI S/O SR-64
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.37523, -81.79636
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2023)
Projected traffic9,282 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-17 NB (sr 35) over Charlie Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US-17 NB (sr 35) over Charlie 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 US-17 NB (sr 35) over Charlie Creek carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US-17 NB (sr 35) over Charlie Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 NB (sr 35) over Charlie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.