US Bridges

CR-68 NW 285th ST over Oak Creek

Fair

Okeechobee County, Florida · 8.0 MI N of US-98 · Structure no. 914026

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-68 NW 285th ST over Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-68 NW 285th ST over Oak Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR-68 NW 285th ST
CrossesOak Creek
Location8.0 MI N of US-98
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.44977, -81.12809
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2025)
Projected traffic69 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 CR-68 NW 285th ST over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-68 NW 285th ST over Oak 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR-68 NW 285th ST over Oak Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is CR-68 NW 285th ST over Oak Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR-68 NW 285th ST over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.