CR634 (sweetwater) over Charlie Creek Overflow
FairPosted for loadHardee County, Florida · 3.6 MI E of US-17 · Structure no. 060037
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR634 (sweetwater) over Charlie Creek Overflow is a concrete slab carrying CR634 (sweetwater) over Charlie Creek Overflow in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR634 (sweetwater) over Charlie Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR634 (sweetwater) over Charlie Creek Overflow 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 CR634 (sweetwater) over Charlie Creek Overflow carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is CR634 (sweetwater) over Charlie Creek Overflow?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR634 (sweetwater) over Charlie Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.