CR-661 over Limestone Creek
FairPosted for loadHardee County, Florida · 0.6 MI S of CR-665 · Structure no. 060032
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-661 over Limestone Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR-661 over Limestone Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-661 over Limestone Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-661 over Limestone 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CR-661 over Limestone Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is CR-661 over Limestone Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR-661 over Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.