US Bridges

CR-634 Hammock RD over Little Charlie Bowlegs C

FairPosted for load

Highlands County, Florida · Highlands Hammock ST Pk · Structure no. 094044

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
106 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-634 Hammock RD over Little Charlie Bowlegs C is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-634 Hammock RD over Little Charlie Bowlegs C in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,360 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-634 Hammock RD
CrossesLittle Charlie Bowlegs C
LocationHighlands Hammock ST Pk
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47629, -81.55646
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2024)
Projected traffic13,360 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR-634 Hammock RD over Little Charlie Bowlegs C built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-634 Hammock RD over Little Charlie Bowlegs C 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 CR-634 Hammock RD over Little Charlie Bowlegs C carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR-634 Hammock RD over Little Charlie Bowlegs C?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR-634 Hammock RD over Little Charlie Bowlegs C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.