US Bridges

Catfish Ck RD over Catfish Creek

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 100FT E of Jefferson Ave · Structure no. 094026

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catfish Ck RD over Catfish Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Catfish Ck RD over Catfish Creek in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,981 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCatfish Ck RD
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location100FT E of Jefferson Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.2775, -81.39553
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2024)
Projected traffic7,981 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Catfish Ck RD over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catfish Ck RD over Catfish Creek 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 Catfish Ck RD over Catfish Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Catfish Ck RD over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Catfish Ck RD over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.