US Bridges

Stenstrom Road over Hog Branch

GoodPosted for load

Hardee County, Florida · 0.1MILE W of CR-35A · Structure no. 064047

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,342
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stenstrom Road over Hog Branch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stenstrom Road over Hog Branch in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,798 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStenstrom Road
CrossesHog Branch
Location0.1MILE W of CR-35A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.5328, -81.81996
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,342 (2025)
Projected traffic5,798 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Stenstrom Road over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stenstrom Road over Hog 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 Stenstrom Road over Hog Branch carry?

About 3,342 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stenstrom Road over Hog Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stenstrom Road over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.