US Bridges

CR-665 over Horse Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 0.9 MI S of SR-64 · Structure no. 060039

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-665 over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-665 over Horse Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 5 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 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-665
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.9 MI S of SR-64
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47301, -82.03001
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed13.7 mi (22 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 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR-665 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.