US Bridges

CR-68 over Drainage Relief

Fair

Okeechobee County, Florida · 0.6 MI East of US-98 · Structure no. 914004

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-68 over Drainage Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CR-68 over Drainage Relief in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-68
CrossesDrainage Relief
Location0.6 MI East of US-98
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.37603, -80.9722
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2025)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2045
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-68 over Drainage Relief built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-68 over Drainage Relief 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 Drainage Relief carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is CR-68 over Drainage Relief?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR-68 over Drainage Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.