US-17 SB over Charlie Creek Relief
GoodHardee County, Florida · 8.0 MI S of SR-66 · Structure no. 060062
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-17 SB over Charlie Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-17 SB over Charlie Creek Relief in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-17 SB over Charlie Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-17 SB over Charlie Creek Relief 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US-17 SB over Charlie Creek Relief carry?
About 5,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US-17 SB over Charlie Creek Relief?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-17 SB over Charlie Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.