US Bridges

CR-835 over Cowbone Hammock Creek

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 15.5 Miles S of US-27 · Structure no. 070039

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-835 over Cowbone Hammock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-835 over Cowbone Hammock Creek in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-835
CrossesCowbone Hammock Creek
Location15.5 Miles S of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 835
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60155, -80.98269
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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-835 over Cowbone Hammock Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-835 over Cowbone Hammock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR-835 over Cowbone Hammock Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-835 over Cowbone Hammock Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-835 over Cowbone Hammock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.