US Bridges

SR-66 over Little Charlie Bowlegs

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 8MI West of US-27 · Structure no. 090018

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-66 over Little Charlie Bowlegs is a concrete culvert carrying SR-66 over Little Charlie Bowlegs in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 6,530 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,330 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-66
CrossesLittle Charlie Bowlegs
Location8MI West of US-27
RouteState Highway 66
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4123, -81.54401
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic6,530 (2023)
Projected traffic11,330 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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-66 over Little Charlie Bowlegs built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR-66 over Little Charlie Bowlegs 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-66 over Little Charlie Bowlegs carry?

About 6,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-66 over Little Charlie Bowlegs?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR-66 over Little Charlie Bowlegs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.