US Bridges

Hobb RD over Payne Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 1.8 MI N of SR-62 · Structure no. 064069

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobb RD over Payne Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hobb RD over Payne Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHobb RD
CrossesPayne Creek
Location1.8 MI N of SR-62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.62045, -81.84286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobb RD over Payne Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobb RD over Payne 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 2025.

How much traffic does Hobb RD over Payne Creek carry?

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

How long is Hobb RD over Payne Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hobb RD over Payne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.