US Bridges

CR-663 Ft Green RD over Payne Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardee County, Florida · 0.8 MI N of SR-62 · Structure no. 060029

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
161 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-663 Ft Green RD over Payne Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR-663 Ft Green RD over Payne Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2045. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-663 Ft Green RD
CrossesPayne Creek
Location0.8 MI N of SR-62
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.60683, -81.94403
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2025)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-663 Ft Green RD over Payne Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-663 Ft Green RD over Payne 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR-663 Ft Green RD over Payne Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR-663 Ft Green RD over Payne Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-663 Ft Green RD over Payne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.