US Bridges

Murphy Road over Limestone Ditch

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 0.5 MI E of Prescott Ave. · Structure no. 064095

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Road over Limestone Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Murphy Road over Limestone Ditch in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy Road
CrossesLimestone Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of Prescott Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.36618, -81.89326
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2025)
Projected traffic347 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Murphy Road over Limestone Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Road over Limestone Ditch 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 Murphy Road over Limestone Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Murphy Road over Limestone Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Murphy Road over Limestone Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.