US Bridges

CR-15C (ne 304 St) over Ft. Drum Creek

Fair

Okeechobee County, Florida · 0.5 MI EOFUS-441 · Structure no. 910045

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-15C (ne 304 St) over Ft. Drum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-15C (ne 304 St) over Ft. Drum Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-15C (ne 304 St)
CrossesFt. Drum Creek
Location0.5 MI EOFUS-441
RouteCounty Highway 15C
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.52289, -80.79869
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic243 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-15C (ne 304 St) over Ft. Drum Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-15C (ne 304 St) over Ft. Drum 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-15C (ne 304 St) over Ft. Drum Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR-15C (ne 304 St) over Ft. Drum Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-15C (ne 304 St) over Ft. Drum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.