US Bridges

NE 39th Blvd. over Taylor Creek Tributary

Fair

Okeechobee County, Florida · 0.25MI NE of US-441 · Structure no. 914021

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 39th Blvd. over Taylor Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying NE 39th Blvd. 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long.

CarriesNE 39th Blvd.
CrossesTaylor Creek Tributary
Location0.25MI NE of US-441
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.28059, -80.82678
Functional classRural Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NE 39th Blvd. over Taylor Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is NE 39th Blvd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does NE 39th Blvd. over Taylor Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is NE 39th Blvd. over Taylor Creek Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns NE 39th Blvd. over Taylor Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.