CR-17 over Josephine Creek
GoodHighlands County, Florida · 3.8MI South of US-98 · Structure no. 090047
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-17 over Josephine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-17 over Josephine Creek in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-17 over Josephine Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-17 over Josephine 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-17 over Josephine Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is CR-17 over Josephine Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns CR-17 over Josephine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.