US Bridges

Locklar RD over Little Charlie Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hardee County, Florida · 1.2 MI S/O County Line RD · Structure no. 064114

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locklar RD over Little Charlie Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locklar RD over Little Charlie Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLocklar RD
CrossesLittle Charlie Creek
Location1.2 MI S/O County Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.62592, -81.72782
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2025)
Projected traffic42 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Locklar RD over Little Charlie Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locklar RD over Little Charlie Creek 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 Locklar RD over Little Charlie Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Locklar RD over Little Charlie Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Locklar RD over Little Charlie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.