US Bridges

George Marsh Road over Oak Creek

Good

Hardee County, Florida · 0.64MI N of Crewsville RD · Structure no. 064134

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Marsh Road over Oak Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying George Marsh Road over Oak Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Marsh Road
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.64MI N of Crewsville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4056, -81.68132
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 George Marsh Road over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Marsh Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does George Marsh Road over Oak Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is George Marsh Road over Oak Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns George Marsh Road over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.