US Bridges

SR-80 over Hendry Marsh Creek

Good

Hendry County, Florida · 13.8 Mi. E of SR-29 · Structure no. 070052

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-80 over Hendry Marsh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-80 over Hendry Marsh Creek in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 72 years old, older 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,158 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR-80
CrossesHendry Marsh Creek
Location13.8 Mi. E of SR-29
RouteState Highway 80
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.76833, -81.21472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,158 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-80 over Hendry Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR-80 over Hendry Marsh 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 SR-80 over Hendry Marsh Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-80 over Hendry Marsh Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR-80 over Hendry Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.