US Bridges

NE 39th Blvd. over Taylor Creek

FairPosted for load

Okeechobee County, Florida · 0.6MI NE of US-441 · Structure no. 914022

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 39th Blvd. over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 39th Blvd. 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 39th Blvd.
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location0.6MI NE of US-441
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.28453, -80.82183
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 NE 39th Blvd. over Taylor Creek built?

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

What condition is NE 39th Blvd. over Taylor Creek 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 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NE 39th Blvd. over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.