US Bridges

SR-62 over Shirttail Branch

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 0.2 MI E of CR-663 · Structure no. 060011

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-62 over Shirttail Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-62 over Shirttail Branch in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,369 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-62
CrossesShirttail Branch
Location0.2 MI E of CR-663
RouteState Highway 62
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.59484, -81.94148
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2024)
Projected traffic9,369 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-62 over Shirttail Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-62 over Shirttail 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 SR-62 over Shirttail Branch carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR-62 over Shirttail Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR-62 over Shirttail Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.