US Bridges

Lk Josephine Dr. over Josephine Creek Weir

Good

Highlands County, Florida · 0.6 MI West of US-27 · Structure no. 094016

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lk Josephine Dr. over Josephine Creek Weir is a concrete frame carrying Lk Josephine Dr. over Josephine Creek Weir in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLk Josephine Dr.
CrossesJosephine Creek Weir
Location0.6 MI West of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.38746, -81.42234
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2024)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lk Josephine Dr. over Josephine Creek Weir built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lk Josephine Dr. over Josephine Creek Weir 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 Lk Josephine Dr. over Josephine Creek Weir carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lk Josephine Dr. over Josephine Creek Weir?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lk Josephine Dr. over Josephine Creek Weir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.