US Bridges

CR-665 over Horse Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 3.9 MI W/O CR-663 · Structure no. 060033

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-665 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-665 over Horse Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2045. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR-665
CrossesHorse Creek
Location3.9 MI W/O CR-663
RouteCounty Highway 665
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.36647, -81.97334
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2025)
Projected traffic521 by 2045
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-665 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-665 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-665 over Horse Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is CR-665 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-665 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.