US Bridges

CR-731 over Fisheating Creek

Good

Highlands County, Florida · 5.7 MI W of US-27 · Structure no. 090011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
599 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-731 over Fisheating Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-731 over Fisheating 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2044. The structure is 599 ft (182.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR-731
CrossesFisheating Creek
Location5.7 MI W of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 731
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.06263, -81.42699
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 20
Structure length599 ft (182.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR-731 over Fisheating Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-731 over Fisheating 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-731 over Fisheating Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR-731 over Fisheating Creek?

The structure is 599 ft (182.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-731 over Fisheating Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.