US Bridges

Hickory Tree Road over Canal C-33

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 0.8 MI S of Deer Run Road · Structure no. 924045

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Tree Road over Canal C-33 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hickory Tree Road over Canal C-33 in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,073 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHickory Tree Road
CrossesCanal C-33
Location0.8 MI S of Deer Run Road
RouteCounty Highway 534
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.17371, -81.23706
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,073 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Hickory Tree Road over Canal C-33 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Tree Road over Canal C-33 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory Tree Road over Canal C-33 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Tree Road over Canal C-33?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Tree Road over Canal C-33?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.