US Bridges

SR-64 over Hickory Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 5.2 MI W of US-17 · Structure no. 060048

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64 over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-64 over Hickory Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-64
CrossesHickory Creek
Location5.2 MI W of US-17
RouteState Highway 64
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.48228, -81.88045
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic4,800 (2024)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-64 over Hickory 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 Hickory Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-64 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR-64 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.