US Bridges

Johnston RD over Oak Creek

Good

Hardee County, Florida · 0.3 MI N-O CR-634 · Structure no. 064132

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
169 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnston RD over Oak Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Johnston RD over Oak Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJohnston RD
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.3 MI N-O CR-634
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.40172, -81.62928
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2023)
Projected traffic441 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Johnston RD over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnston RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Johnston RD over Oak Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnston RD over Oak Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns Johnston RD over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.