US Bridges

SR-64 over Troublesome Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 4.3 MI W of US-17 · Structure no. 060047

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64 over Troublesome Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-64 over Troublesome Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-64
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location4.3 MI W of US-17
RouteState Highway 64
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.48218, -81.86172
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2025)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2045
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-64 over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-64 over Troublesome 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-64 over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-64 over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-64 over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.