US Bridges

SR-64 over Oak Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 7.7 MI W of US-17 · Structure no. 060025

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64 over Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-64 over Oak Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-64
CrossesOak Creek
Location7.7 MI W of US-17
RouteState Highway 64
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.48296, -81.93211
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
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed17.4 mi (28 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 Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-64 over Oak 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 Oak Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-64 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR-64 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.