US Bridges

Parnell RD SR-671 over Charlies Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 4.1 MI S/O SR-64 · Structure no. 064079

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parnell RD SR-671 over Charlies Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Parnell RD SR-671 over Charlies 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesParnell RD SR-671
CrossesCharlies Creek
Location4.1 MI S/O SR-64
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.51877, -81.61075
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2025)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2045
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Parnell RD SR-671 over Charlies Creek built?

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

What condition is Parnell RD SR-671 over Charlies 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 Parnell RD SR-671 over Charlies Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Parnell RD SR-671 over Charlies Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Parnell RD SR-671 over Charlies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.