US-17 SB over Payne Creek
GoodHardee County, Florida · 1.8 MI North of SR-62 · Structure no. 060050
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-17 SB over Payne Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-17 SB over Payne Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,268 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-17 SB over Payne Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-17 SB over Payne Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US-17 SB over Payne Creek carry?
About 17,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US-17 SB over Payne Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-17 SB over Payne Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.