US Bridges

SR-64 over Charlie Creek

Good

Hardee County, Florida · 10.9MI. East of US-17 · Structure no. 060056

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64 over Charlie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-64 over Charlie 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 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,921 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSR-64
CrossesCharlie Creek
Location10.9MI. East of US-17
RouteState Highway 64
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.56503, -81.63783
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2024)
Projected traffic14,921 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Charlie Creek built?

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

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

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-64 over Charlie Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-64 over Charlie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.