SR-78 over Lemkin Creek
GoodOkeechobee County, Florida · 1.6MI W of US-98/441 · Structure no. 910094
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-78 over Lemkin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-78 over Lemkin Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,125 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-78 over Lemkin Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-78 over Lemkin 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 SR-78 over Lemkin Creek carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR-78 over Lemkin Creek?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR-78 over Lemkin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.