NW 144th Avenue over Cypress Slough
FairOkeechobee County, Florida · 0.3 MI N of CR-68 · Structure no. 914027
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 144th Avenue over Cypress Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 144th Avenue over Cypress Slough in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 144th Avenue over Cypress Slough built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 144th Avenue over Cypress 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 NW 144th Avenue over Cypress Slough carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is NW 144th Avenue over Cypress Slough?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns NW 144th Avenue over Cypress Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.