US Bridges

Kelly Roberts Road over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Hardee County, Florida · 3.1 MI South of SR-64 · Structure no. 064122

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Roberts Road over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kelly Roberts Road over Buckhorn Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKelly Roberts Road
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location3.1 MI South of SR-64
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.51786, -81.666
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic642 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Kelly Roberts Road over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Roberts Road over Buckhorn 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Kelly Roberts Road over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kelly Roberts Road over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Roberts Road over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.