CR-68 over Mikes Slough
GoodOkeechobee County, Florida · 1.5 MI E of US-441 · Structure no. 910074
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-68 over Mikes Slough is a concrete slab carrying CR-68 over Mikes 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-68 over Mikes 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 Mikes Slough 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CR-68 over Mikes Slough carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is CR-68 over Mikes Slough?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns CR-68 over Mikes Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.