SR-66 over Charlie Creek
GoodHardee County, Florida · 7.9 MI E of US-17 · Structure no. 060016
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-66 over Charlie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-66 over Charlie Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,716 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-66 over Charlie Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is SR-66 over Charlie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR-66 over Charlie Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is SR-66 over Charlie Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR-66 over Charlie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.