US Bridges

SR-70 over Fisheating Creek Slough

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 10.7MI West of US-27 · Structure no. 090021

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-70 over Fisheating Creek Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SR-70 over Fisheating Creek Slough in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-70
CrossesFisheating Creek Slough
Location10.7MI West of US-27
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.20888, -81.50214
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 rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,634 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-70 over Fisheating Creek Slough built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR-70 over Fisheating Creek Slough 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-70 over Fisheating Creek Slough carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SR-70 over Fisheating Creek Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR-70 over Fisheating Creek Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.