US Bridges

US-98/US-441SR700 over Lettuce Creek

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 0.8MI W of SE 126th Blvd. · Structure no. 910063

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98/US-441SR700 over Lettuce Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-98/US-441SR700 over Lettuce Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS-98/US-441SR700
CrossesLettuce Creek
Location0.8MI W of SE 126th Blvd.
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.15637, -80.70575
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2024)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 US-98/US-441SR700 over Lettuce Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-98/US-441SR700 over Lettuce 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-98/US-441SR700 over Lettuce Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-98/US-441SR700 over Lettuce Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-98/US-441SR700 over Lettuce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.