US Bridges

Vaughn Road over Little Charlie Bowlegs C

PoorClosed to traffic

Highlands County, Florida · 2.9MI West of CR-635 · Structure no. 094034

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn Road over Little Charlie Bowlegs C is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vaughn Road over Little Charlie Bowlegs C in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVaughn Road
CrossesLittle Charlie Bowlegs C
Location2.9MI West of CR-635
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.43067, -81.55072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: 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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughn Road over Little Charlie Bowlegs C built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Vaughn Road over Little Charlie Bowlegs C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Vaughn Road over Little Charlie Bowlegs C carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Vaughn Road over Little Charlie Bowlegs C?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughn Road over Little Charlie Bowlegs C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.