US Bridges

SR-80 over Plant Creek

Good

Hendry County, Florida · 2 Mi. W of SR-29 · Structure no. 070069

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-80 over Plant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-80 over Plant Creek in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSR-80
CrossesPlant Creek
Location2 Mi. W of SR-29
RouteState Highway 80
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.74574, -81.46182
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic36,435 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Plant Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-80 over Plant Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR-80 over Plant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.