NE 144th DR over Taylor Creek Tributary
FairOkeechobee County, Florida · 3.2 MI W of US 441 · Structure no. 914006
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 144th DR over Taylor Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying NE 144th DR over Taylor Creek Tributary 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 144th DR over Taylor Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 144th DR over Taylor Creek Tributary 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 NE 144th DR over Taylor Creek Tributary carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is NE 144th DR over Taylor Creek Tributary?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns NE 144th DR over Taylor Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.