US Bridges

SW 28th ST Wolf RD over Relief Canal

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 2MI West of US-441 · Structure no. 914012

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 28th ST Wolf RD over Relief Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SW 28th ST Wolf RD over Relief Canal in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 28th ST Wolf RD
CrossesRelief Canal
Location2MI West of US-441
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.21809, -80.86106
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 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 traffic600 (2025)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SW 28th ST Wolf RD over Relief Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 28th ST Wolf RD over Relief Canal 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 SW 28th ST Wolf RD over Relief Canal carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 28th ST Wolf RD over Relief Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SW 28th ST Wolf RD over Relief Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.