US Bridges

CR-771 over Butterford Waterway

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.2 MI S/O SR-776 · Structure no. 014155

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-771 over Butterford Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-771 over Butterford Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-771
CrossesButterford Waterway
Location1.2 MI S/O SR-776
RouteCounty Highway 771
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.91617, -82.22653
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2024)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 CR-771 over Butterford Waterway built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-771 over Butterford 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-771 over Butterford Waterway carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-771 over Butterford Waterway?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns CR-771 over Butterford Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.