US Bridges

College Hill RD over Payne Creek

Good

Hardee County, Florida · 1.1MI North of SR-62 · Structure no. 064135

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
438 ft
40 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Hill RD over Payne Creek is a steel culvert carrying College Hill RD over Payne Creek in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2044. The structure is 438 ft (133.4 m) long.

CarriesCollege Hill RD
CrossesPayne Creek
Location1.1MI North of SR-62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.61142, -81.87108
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans40
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length438 ft (133.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2024)
Projected traffic246 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 College Hill RD over Payne Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Hill RD over Payne 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 2024.

How much traffic does College Hill RD over Payne Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is College Hill RD over Payne Creek?

The structure is 438 ft (133.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns College Hill RD over Payne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.