US Bridges

CR-68 over Slough

Fair

Okeechobee County, Florida · 0.9 MI West of US-441 · Structure no. 914010

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

About this bridge

CR-68 over Slough is a concrete culvert carrying CR-68 over Slough 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 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-68
CrossesSlough
Location0.9 MI West of US-441
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.3905, -80.83029
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Slough built?

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

What condition is CR-68 over Slough 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 Slough carry?

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

How long is CR-68 over Slough?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns CR-68 over Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.