US Bridges

US441/US98 (SR700) over Taylor Creek

Fair

Okeechobee County, Florida · 2.1MI E/O SR-78 · Structure no. 910054

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US441/US98 (SR700) over Taylor Creek is a steel movable - bascule carrying US441/US98 (SR700) over Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 77 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,258 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS441/US98 (SR700)
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location2.1MI E/O SR-78
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.21006, -80.79832
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2024)
Projected traffic19,258 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US441/US98 (SR700) over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US441/US98 (SR700) over Taylor 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US441/US98 (SR700) over Taylor Creek carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US441/US98 (SR700) over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US441/US98 (SR700) over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.