US Bridges

CR-634(SWEETWATER) over Oak Creek

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Hardee County, Florida · 6.4 MI E of US-17 · Structure no. 064129

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-634(SWEETWATER) over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-634(SWEETWATER) over Oak Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-634(SWEETWATER)
CrossesOak Creek
Location6.4 MI E of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.41179, -81.69561
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic347 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR-634(SWEETWATER) over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-634(SWEETWATER) over Oak 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 CR-634(SWEETWATER) over Oak Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR-634(SWEETWATER) over Oak Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR-634(SWEETWATER) over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.