US Bridges

CR771 Veterans Blv over Pellam Waterway

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.5MI E of US-41 · Structure no. 014093

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR771 Veterans Blv over Pellam Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying CR771 Veterans Blv over Pellam Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,256 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR771 Veterans Blv
CrossesPellam Waterway
Location0.5MI E of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 771
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.01536, -82.139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2023)
Projected traffic47,256 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR771 Veterans Blv over Pellam Waterway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR771 Veterans Blv over Pellam Waterway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR771 Veterans Blv over Pellam Waterway carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR771 Veterans Blv over Pellam Waterway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR771 Veterans Blv over Pellam Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.