US Bridges

Lake Branch Rd. over Rci: Little Charlie Crk

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 1.6 MI W/O Platt RD · Structure no. 060031

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Branch Rd. over Rci: Little Charlie Crk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Branch Rd. over Rci: Little Charlie Crk in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2045. The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Branch Rd.
CrossesRci: Little Charlie Crk
Location1.6 MI W/O Platt RD
RouteCounty Highway 664
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.62465, -81.80264
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2025)
Projected traffic1,648 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lake Branch Rd. over Rci: Little Charlie Crk built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Branch Rd. over Rci: Little Charlie Crk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Lake Branch Rd. over Rci: Little Charlie Crk carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lake Branch Rd. over Rci: Little Charlie Crk?

The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Branch Rd. over Rci: Little Charlie Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.