Homestead Road over Marsh Creek
PoorHendry County, Florida · 0.3 MI W of Hendry Is Bvd · Structure no. 074026
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Homestead Road over Marsh Creek is a steel culvert carrying Homestead Road over Marsh Creek in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Homestead Road over Marsh Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Homestead Road over Marsh Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Homestead Road over Marsh Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Homestead Road over Marsh Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Homestead Road over Marsh Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.