US Bridges

Parnell RD CR-671 over Bee Branch

FairPosted for load

Hardee County, Florida · 3.3 MI S/O SR-64 · Structure no. 060046

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parnell RD CR-671 over Bee Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Parnell RD CR-671 over Bee Branch in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesParnell RD CR-671
CrossesBee Branch
Location3.3 MI S/O SR-64
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.52902, -81.61492
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2025)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2045
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Parnell RD CR-671 over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parnell RD CR-671 over Bee Branch 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 Parnell RD CR-671 over Bee Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Parnell RD CR-671 over Bee Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Parnell RD CR-671 over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.