US Bridges

SR-64 over Horse Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Owen Roberts · Structure no. 060023

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64 over Horse Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-64 over Horse Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-64
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.2MI E of Owen Roberts
RouteState Highway 64
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.48732, -82.02332
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 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2024)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 SR-64 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-64 over Horse 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-64 over Horse Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-64 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR-64 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.