SR-70 over Eagle Bay Creek
FairOkeechobee County, Florida · 1.6 MI West of US-98 · Structure no. 910003
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-70 over Eagle Bay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-70 over Eagle Bay Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,625 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-70 over Eagle Bay Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-70 over Eagle Bay 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR-70 over Eagle Bay Creek carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR-70 over Eagle Bay Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR-70 over Eagle Bay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.