US Bridges

NE 9th ST over Taylor Creek

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 0.3 MI E of US-441 · Structure no. 915008

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 9th ST over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 9th ST over Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 9th ST
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location0.3 MI E of US-441
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.25264, -80.82396
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 9th ST over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 9th ST over Taylor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does NE 9th ST over Taylor Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is NE 9th ST over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NE 9th ST over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.