US Bridges

SR-62 over Doe Branch

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 1.1 MI E of N CR-663 · Structure no. 060012

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

About this bridge

SR-62 over Doe Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-62 over Doe 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 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-62
CrossesDoe Branch
Location1.1 MI E of N CR-663
RouteState Highway 62
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.59481, -81.92688
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 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 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 Doe Branch built?

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

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

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

How long is SR-62 over Doe Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-62 over Doe Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.