CR-68 over Taylor Creek
FairOkeechobee County, Florida · 4.9 MI W of US-441 · Structure no. 914005
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-68 over Taylor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-68 over Taylor Creek 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 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-68 over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-68 over Taylor Creek 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 Taylor Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is CR-68 over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns CR-68 over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.