US Bridges

Fussell Road over Barr Branch

GoodPosted for load

Hardee County, Florida · 0.3MI South of CR-664 · Structure no. 064088

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fussell Road over Barr Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fussell Road over Barr Branch in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFussell Road
CrossesBarr Branch
Location0.3MI South of CR-664
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.6421, -81.79536
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2025)
Projected traffic134 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 Fussell Road over Barr Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Fussell Road over Barr 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 Fussell Road over Barr Branch carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Fussell Road over Barr Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fussell Road over Barr Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.