US Bridges

SR-70 over Fisheating Creek

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Highlands County, Florida · 8.5 MI West of US-27 · Structure no. 090052

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-70 over Fisheating Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-70 over Fisheating Creek in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-70
CrossesFisheating Creek
Location8.5 MI West of US-27
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.20914, -81.46178
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 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 closed55.9 mi (90 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 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-70 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-70 over Fisheating Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-70 over Fisheating Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-70 over Fisheating Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.