Cowart Rd. over Lake Dale Branch
PoorHardee County, Florida · 0.7 MI S of CR-664A · Structure no. 060041
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cowart Rd. over Lake Dale Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cowart Rd. over Lake Dale Branch 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Cowart Rd. over Lake Dale Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cowart Rd. over Lake Dale Branch 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 2023.
How much traffic does Cowart Rd. over Lake Dale Branch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cowart Rd. over Lake Dale Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Cowart Rd. over Lake Dale Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.