US Bridges

SR-710 over Henry Creek

Fair

Okeechobee County, Florida · 7.9MI SE of SR-70 · Structure no. 910055

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-710 over Henry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-710 over Henry Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-710
CrossesHenry Creek
Location7.9MI SE of SR-70
RouteState Highway 710
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.17515, -80.70166
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-710 over Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR-710 over Henry 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-710 over Henry Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR-710 over Henry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR-710 over Henry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.