US Bridges

Dansby Road over Troublesome Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 0.4MI E of CR-64A · Structure no. 064035

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dansby Road over Troublesome Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dansby Road over Troublesome Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDansby Road
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location0.4MI E of CR-64A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.48964, -81.86426
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2023)
Projected traffic701 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dansby Road over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dansby Road over Troublesome 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Dansby Road over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dansby Road over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dansby Road over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.