US Bridges

CR-664 over Little Payne Creek

Poor

Hardee County, Florida · 1.6 MI West of US-17 · Structure no. 060034

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-664 over Little Payne Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR-664 over Little Payne Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-664
CrossesLittle Payne Creek
Location1.6 MI West of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 664
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.63661, -81.8495
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$435,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-664 over Little Payne Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-664 over Little Payne Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-664 over Little Payne Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-664 over Little Payne Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR-664 over Little Payne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.