US Bridges

CR-68 over Taylor Creek

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 2.9 MI W of US-441 · Structure no. 914007

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR-68
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location2.9 MI W of US-441
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.39116, -80.86301
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 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 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 Taylor Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is CR-68 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (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.