US Bridges

CR-665 Fish Br. RD over Fish Branch

Good

Hardee County, Florida · 4.6 MI E/O US-17 · Structure no. 064004

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-665 Fish Br. RD over Fish Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-665 Fish Br. RD over Fish Branch in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 41 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-665 Fish Br. RD
CrossesFish Branch
Location4.6 MI E/O US-17
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.35705, -81.7276
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2025)
Projected traffic161 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-665 Fish Br. RD over Fish Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR-665 Fish Br. RD over Fish Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-665 Fish Br. RD over Fish Branch carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-665 Fish Br. RD over Fish Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR-665 Fish Br. RD over Fish Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.