Hendry Rd. over Gum Swamp Branch
Hardee County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Hendry Rd. over Gum Swamp Branch in Hardee County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2007, making it 40 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 74 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2025).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 45 of the 84 inventoried bridges in Hardee County rated fair (53.6%); 2 (2.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 42 ft |
| Location | 0.2MI N of Methodst Ch Rd |
| NBI structure number | 064085 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hardee County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-17 (SR-35) over Hog Branch | 1946 | 21,000 | Fair |
| US-17 SB over Payne Creek | 1994 | 17,600 | Good |
| US-17 NB over Payne Creek | 1993 | 17,600 | Good |
| US-17 (SR-35) SB over Alligator Branch | 2013 | 17,600 | Good |
| US-17 (SR-35) NB over Alligator Branch | 2012 | 17,600 | Good |
| US-17 SB (SR-35) over Peace River | 2001 | 15,900 | Good |
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