US Bridges

SR-80 over Long Hammock Creek

Good

Hendry County, Florida · 10 Mi. E of SR-29 · Structure no. 070060

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-80 over Long Hammock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-80 over Long Hammock Creek in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,579 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR-80
CrossesLong Hammock Creek
Location10 Mi. E of SR-29
RouteState Highway 80
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.76822, -81.27167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2022)
Projected traffic12,579 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Long Hammock Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-80 over Long Hammock 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 Long Hammock Creek carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-80 over Long Hammock Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-80 over Long Hammock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.