CR-724 over Fish Slough
FairPosted for loadOkeechobee County, Florida · 7.0 MI West of US-441 · Structure no. 914023
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-724 over Fish Slough is a concrete slab carrying CR-724 over Fish Slough in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-724 over Fish Slough built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-724 over Fish 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-724 over Fish Slough carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is CR-724 over Fish Slough?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns CR-724 over Fish Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.