US Bridges

Arbuckle Creek RD over Arbuckle Creek

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 6.2MI East of CR-17 · Structure no. 090007

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arbuckle Creek RD over Arbuckle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Arbuckle Creek RD over Arbuckle Creek in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesArbuckle Creek RD
CrossesArbuckle Creek
Location6.2MI East of CR-17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.5267, -81.35893
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Arbuckle Creek RD over Arbuckle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arbuckle Creek RD over Arbuckle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Arbuckle Creek RD over Arbuckle Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Arbuckle Creek RD over Arbuckle Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Arbuckle Creek RD over Arbuckle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.