US Bridges

Hendry Rd. over Gum Swamp Branch

FairPosted for load

Hardee County, Florida · 0.2MI N of Methodst Ch RD · Structure no. 064085

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hendry Rd. over Gum Swamp Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hendry Rd. over Gum Swamp Branch in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHendry Rd.
CrossesGum Swamp Branch
Location0.2MI N of Methodst Ch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.60484, -81.95738
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2025)
Projected traffic128 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Hendry Rd. over Gum Swamp Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Hendry Rd. over Gum Swamp Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hendry Rd. over Gum Swamp Branch carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Hendry Rd. over Gum Swamp Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hendry Rd. over Gum Swamp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.