US Bridges

Goose Pond Road over Horse Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 4.0MI W of CR-663 · Structure no. 064117

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Pond Road over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Goose Pond Road over Horse Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGoose Pond Road
CrossesHorse Creek
Location4.0MI W of CR-663
RouteCounty Highway 663A
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4111, -81.98258
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Goose Pond Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goose Pond Road over Horse 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Goose Pond Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Goose Pond Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Pond Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.