US Bridges

SR-200 over 2 MI Prairie Lake Drain

Fair

Citrus County, Florida · 0.75 MI S of CR-491 · Structure no. 020021

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-200 over 2 MI Prairie Lake Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SR-200 over 2 MI Prairie Lake Drain in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,912 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-200
Crosses2 MI Prairie Lake Drain
Location0.75 MI S of CR-491
RouteState Highway 200
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.96758, -82.37106
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2023)
Projected traffic18,912 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-200 over 2 MI Prairie Lake Drain built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-200 over 2 MI Prairie Lake Drain 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 2 MI Prairie Lake Drain carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-200 over 2 MI Prairie Lake Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SR-200 over 2 MI Prairie Lake Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.