US Bridges

Old Town Creek RD over Old Town Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 3.7 MI North of SR-64 · Structure no. 064123

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Town Creek RD over Old Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Town Creek RD over Old Town Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesOld Town Creek RD
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location3.7 MI North of SR-64
RouteCounty Highway 671
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.63094, -81.62051
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Old Town Creek RD over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Town Creek RD over Old Town 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 Old Town Creek RD over Old Town Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Old Town Creek RD over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Old Town Creek RD over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.