US Bridges

SR-66 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 0.8MI West of US-27 · Structure no. 090019

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-66 over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-66 over Jackson Creek in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-66
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.8MI West of US-27
RouteState Highway 66
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.42541, -81.43011
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 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 closed42.3 mi (68 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 Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-66 over Jackson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-66 over Jackson Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-66 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR-66 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.