US Bridges

Park Loop DR over Lit Charlie Bowlegs Crk

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · Highlands Hammock ST Pk · Structure no. 090403

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Loop DR over Lit Charlie Bowlegs Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Park Loop DR over Lit Charlie Bowlegs Crk in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPark Loop DR
CrossesLit Charlie Bowlegs Crk
LocationHighlands Hammock ST Pk
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47047, -81.55361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Park Loop DR over Lit Charlie Bowlegs Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Loop DR over Lit Charlie Bowlegs Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Park Loop DR over Lit Charlie Bowlegs Crk carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Park Loop DR over Lit Charlie Bowlegs Crk?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Park Loop DR over Lit Charlie Bowlegs Crk?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.