Sweetwater Rd. over Oak Creek Relief
GoodHardee County, Florida · 6.5 MI E of US-17 · Structure no. 064130
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweetwater Rd. over Oak Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sweetwater Rd. over Oak Creek Relief in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweetwater Rd. over Oak Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweetwater Rd. over Oak Creek Relief 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 Sweetwater Rd. over Oak Creek Relief carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sweetwater Rd. over Oak Creek Relief?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sweetwater Rd. over Oak Creek Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.