US Bridges

US-17 (SR-35) over Hog Branch

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 0.1 MI South of SR-62 · Structure no. 060008

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 (SR-35) over Hog Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-17 (SR-35) over Hog Branch in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 79 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS-17 (SR-35)
CrossesHog Branch
Location0.1 MI South of SR-62
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.59281, -81.82161
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2024)
Projected traffic36,435 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 (SR-35) over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US-17 (SR-35) over Hog Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-17 (SR-35) over Hog Branch carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-17 (SR-35) over Hog Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-17 (SR-35) over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.