US Bridges

SR-200 over Withlacoochee River

Fair

Citrus County, Florida · 1.25MI N of Lecanto HWY · Structure no. 020008

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
298 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-200 over Withlacoochee River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-200 over Withlacoochee River in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,066 by 2047. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-200
CrossesWithlacoochee River
Location1.25MI N of Lecanto HWY
RouteState Highway 200
CountyCitrus County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.98869, -82.34956
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2025)
Projected traffic27,066 by 2047
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-200 over Withlacoochee River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-200 over Withlacoochee River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-200 over Withlacoochee River carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-200 over Withlacoochee River?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR-200 over Withlacoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.