CR-68 over Joe Gore Slough
FairOkeechobee County, Florida · 0.6 MI E of US-441 · Structure no. 910072
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-68 over Joe Gore Slough is a concrete slab carrying CR-68 over Joe Gore Slough in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 78 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-68 over Joe Gore Slough built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is CR-68 over Joe Gore Slough 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-68 over Joe Gore Slough carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is CR-68 over Joe Gore Slough?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns CR-68 over Joe Gore Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.