US Bridges

Everett Whidden RD over Oak Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 1.7 MI E/O CR-663 · Structure no. 064094

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Everett Whidden RD over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Everett Whidden RD over Oak Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEverett Whidden RD
CrossesOak Creek
Location1.7 MI E/O CR-663
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4252, -81.88921
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2025)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks3%
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 Everett Whidden RD over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Everett Whidden RD over Oak 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 Everett Whidden RD over Oak Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Everett Whidden RD over Oak Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Everett Whidden RD over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.