US Bridges

County Line Road over Oak Creek Drain

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 2.1MI E of Scarborough Av · Structure no. 064120

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Oak Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying County Line Road over Oak Creek Drain in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesOak Creek Drain
Location2.1MI E of Scarborough Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.34067, -81.6074
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2025)
Projected traffic481 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County Line Road over Oak Creek Drain built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road over Oak Creek Drain 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Line Road over Oak Creek Drain carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over Oak Creek Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Line Road over Oak Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.