US Bridges

Steve Roberts Spec over Charlie Creek

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 2.9MI W of Parnell Rd. · Structure no. 064127

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steve Roberts Spec over Charlie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Steve Roberts Spec over Charlie Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSteve Roberts Spec
CrossesCharlie Creek
Location2.9MI W of Parnell Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.50069, -81.65513
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 Steve Roberts Spec over Charlie Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steve Roberts Spec over Charlie 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 Steve Roberts Spec over Charlie Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Steve Roberts Spec over Charlie Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Steve Roberts Spec over Charlie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.