US Bridges

CR-64E over Bonnet Creek

Good

Highlands County, Florida · 5.7MI East of CR-17A · Structure no. 094037

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-64E over Bonnet Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-64E over Bonnet Creek in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCR-64E
CrossesBonnet Creek
Location5.7MI East of CR-17A
RouteCounty Highway 64E
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.64083, -81.40947
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2024)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 CR-64E over Bonnet Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-64E over Bonnet Creek 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 CR-64E over Bonnet Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR-64E over Bonnet Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR-64E over Bonnet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.