US Bridges

Placid View Dr. over Catfish Creek

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 3.0MI North of SR-70 · Structure no. 094030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Placid View Dr. over Catfish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Placid View Dr. 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 5 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,169 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPlacid View Dr.
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location3.0MI North of SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.2525, -81.37882
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic2,169 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Placid View Dr. over Catfish Creek built?

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

What condition is Placid View Dr. 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 Placid View Dr. over Catfish Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Placid View Dr. over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Placid View Dr. over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.