US Bridges

SR-80 over Bee Creek

Good

Hendry County, Florida · 1.2 Mi. W of SR-29 · Structure no. 070059

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-80 over Bee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-80 over Bee Creek in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 40 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,280 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-80
CrossesBee Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W of SR-29
RouteState Highway 80
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.75626, -81.45424
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2022)
Projected traffic28,280 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR-80 over Bee 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 Bee Creek carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR-80 over Bee Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns SR-80 over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.