US Bridges

CR-621 over Stearns Creek

Good

Highlands County, Florida · 6.0MI West of US-27 · Structure no. 094046

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-621 over Stearns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-621 over Stearns Creek in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesCR-621
CrossesStearns Creek
Location6.0MI West of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 621
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.32329, -81.41884
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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-621 over Stearns Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-621 over Stearns 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-621 over Stearns Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR-621 over Stearns Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR-621 over Stearns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.